centuries of Royal Ascot tradition
Amid the colour and ceremony of Royal Ascot, few figures are more distinctive or steeped in tradition than the Greencoats. Dressed in their rich, forest-green uniforms with gleaming brass buttons…
King Charles presents Maundy money in ancient tradition stretching back centuries
King Charles has followed the ancient tradition of handing out Maundy money at a ceremony at Durham Cathedral. The King, accompanied by Queen Camilla, presented purses of specially minted coins…
The centuries old brooch with an unusual name worn by seven queens
The Dutch Royal Family has an impressive jewellery collection and one of the stand-out pieces is almost two centuries old and was originally known by a now very unusual name.…