We’re picking up where we left off in 1456 as we work our ways through the first half of the Wars of the Roses.
Month: September 2018
Details of the Sussexes’ October Tour Released
Yesterday, Kensington Palace released more information on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s upcoming tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. They will be abroad between October 16 and 31, with dates corresponding with the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney.
Continue reading “Details of the Sussexes’ October Tour Released”
1456: The Retreat to Coventry
We’re picking up where we left off in our coverage of the Wars of the Roses’ first half. You can catch up on 1455 here.
The Georgian Princess Royal: Anne, Princess of Orange
Like two Stuart princesses before her, George II’s eldest daughter, Anne, married into the Dutch Royal Family, taking her place as the Princess of Orange. The marriage wasn’t her first choice, but it was her best shot at not ending up a spinster at her detested brother’s court. Unfortunately, though blessed with her mother’s intellect, she inherited her father’s social charm.
Continue reading “The Georgian Princess Royal: Anne, Princess of Orange”
1455: Somerset For Lancaster
Picking up where we left off in a series covering the the first half of the Wars of the Roses. You can catch up on 1454 here.
Harry & Meghan Attend ‘100 Days to Peace’ Gala
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the ‘100 Days of Peace’ gala at Central Hall Westminster this evening. The event was organized by the Royal Armouries to commemorate the centenary of World War I’s end and will benefit a host of mental health charities supporting veterans, including Heads Together.
Continue reading “Harry & Meghan Attend ‘100 Days to Peace’ Gala”
Harry & Meghan Attend the WellChild Awards
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a rather emotional event today – the WellChild awards, which recognize caretakers working on behalf of seriously ill children. Honorees include family members, health care workers, social workers and teachers, while Harry and Meghan met with a host of affected children.
Continue reading “Harry & Meghan Attend the WellChild Awards”
1454: Absolute Power Corrupts
The Queen, Charles & Anne Attend the 2018 Braemar Gathering
The Queen, accompanied by her two eldest children, attended this year’s Braemar Gathering at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Braemar, Aberdeenshire. The event has the regular attendance of the monarch ever since Queen Victoria first showed up in 1848, and, held on the first Saturday of September, it coincides perfectly with when the sovereign is in residence at Balmoral Castle.
Continue reading “The Queen, Charles & Anne Attend the 2018 Braemar Gathering”