The Golden Jubilee of King George III

The Golden Jubilee of King George III

On 25th October 1809, George III became the first British monarch to celebrate a Golden Jubilee, marking the 49th anniversary of his accession and his entrance into the 50th year of his reign.

King George III was the first British monarch to mark a jubilee in a significant way, and the preparations for his Golden Jubilee were not too different from the jubilee celebrations of today.

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Five Facts about St James’s Palace

St James's Palace

St James’s Palace, the most senior royal palace, is located in the City of Westminster in London. Although it is no longer used as the principal residence of the monarch, it still holds many important ceremonial meetings and is home to members of the Royal Family.

Some of the most important events in royal history took place at this palace, and here are five facts about this royal residence which you may not know!

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All you need to know about a Dual Monarchy….

As the Queen reaches another incredible reigning milestone, it is inevitable that at some point there will be a shift in the British monarchy. If the Queen does decide not to abdicate, but feels that she is unable to perform her royal duties to the fullest potential, there is an option for there to be a dual monarchy.

In our latest blog, we will be exploring all you need to know about a dual monarchy…

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The Establishment of the House of Windsor

On the 17th July, 105 years ago, The Royal House of Windsor was established by royal proclamation of the Queen’s grandfather, King George V. The name was adopted as the new British Royal Family’s official name.

The House of Windsor is the reigning royal house of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. Here, we will be looking into the history of the royal house, and how it became the House of Windsor.

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