Category Archives: Royal Family

Royal School of Needlework and the Royal Wedding Dress

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

I posted a neat news video a few weeks ago on the Sunday Short Takes about the Royal School of Needlework and they got a lot more attention recently when it was revealed that they worked on Catherine Middleton’s wedding … Continue reading →

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Queen honors Yeoman of the Guard and Henry VII

Posted on April 28, 2009 by

From The Telegraph: Queen thanks Yeomen of the Guard on 500th anniversary of Henry VII’s death The Queen expressed her thanks to the Yeomen of the Guard as she honoured the founder of the famous royal bodyguards. More than 70 … Continue reading →

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Tudor connection to Prince Charles' new home

Posted on November 18, 2008 by

I have to admit that I was kind of amused at how they had to put in that the house was originally owned by someone related to Anne Boleyn. I guess they know what grabs the eyeballs these days! Well, … Continue reading →

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Changes to the rules of succession

Posted on September 25, 2008 by

Although this isn’t strictly Tudor-related, I’m sure that some of you would find this interesting. I remember there was some discussion of this 5-10 years ago… Hmmm, I wonder how Henry VIII would feel about these particular changes. From The … Continue reading →

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Slightly off-topic: Happy Birthday Queen Elizabeth II!

Posted on April 21, 2006 by

Celebrating the Queen’s 80th Birthday (Official site) The reason I say “slightly” off-topic, instead of just plain off-topic is that Elizabeth II is a descendent of Henry VII. Okay, maybe that’s stretching it, but it was a good opportunity for … Continue reading →

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Irony of Prince's Wedding Delay

Posted on April 5, 2005 by

I noticed this when I was scanning through the news headlines this morning. I’m glad to know that I wasn’t alone in thinking of the interesting ties of the Pope’s funeral and the wedding of the heir to the British … Continue reading →

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Archive Post: Death of the Queen Mother

Posted on March 31, 2002 by

Many condolences to the Royal Family and the British people on the death of the Queen Mother. She was much loved all over the world and we share your grief.

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