British Royalty Archives - Page 19 of 20

The 2022 Queen Victoria 125th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range

Posted on May 3, 2022November 29, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

This will be an historic year in British royal history. Not only do we celebrate our own Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in honour of her 70 years, but we also mark the 125th Anniversary of the Diamond Jubilee of her great great grandmother, Queen Victoria! Two of the longest reigning monarchs, the impact that both of these women’s reigns have had on British society has been profound. Victoria presided over huge industrial change and expansion of the empire; Elizabeth’s reign has taken us into a whole new era of technological supremacy.

To celebrate these major commemorations for both Queens, a new series of sovereign coins has been produced to commemorate the 60-year diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria’s reign. Introducing The 2022 Queen Victoria 125th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range, and in particular, the one-eighth sovereign…

Queen Elizabeth II – Seven Unusual Facts You May Not Know

Posted on March 11, 2022November 29, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Ruling for an incredible seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II is not just the longest reigning monarch in British history, but also the oldest. As the festivities for her Platinum Jubilee continue, we take a look at seven things which you may not know about Her Majesty.

The House of Windsor – Edward VIII

Posted on February 17, 2022February 21, 2022 by Vanessa Brockwell

Edward VIII was king for less than a year before he stepped down to marry an American divorcee, making him the only British sovereign to abdicate voluntarily.

During this instalment of our “House of Windsor” series, we take a look at the life of Edward VIII.

The House of Windsor – George V

Posted on October 11, 2021November 3, 2021 by Emma Wilde

As the second son of Edward VII, George was never meant to be king of Britain. However, fate would intervene and this strict disciplinarian and devoted husband, would go from a career in the navy, to becoming a father figure of the nation, leading Britain into the 20th century where the world would rapidly change.

He would also change the name of the British royal family. In our latest blog of “The House of Windsor” series, we take a look at the life of George V.

Queen Victoria – Greatest Achievements

Posted on October 4, 2021November 3, 2021 by Emma Wilde

Britain’s second longest reigning monarch, Queen Victoria, was on the throne for over 63 years, until her death on 22nd January 1901. She was the first British monarch to take up residence in Buckingham Palace, following the strict childhood that she had experienced growing up in Kensington Palace.

In the second blog of our “Greatest Achievements” series, we take a look at some of the achievements that she is most known for.

Queen Elizabeth II – Greatest Achievements

Posted on September 28, 2021November 29, 2023 by Emma Wilde

Loved by millions, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, at the time of writing this blog, has been on the throne for 69 years. An incredible achievement, which makes her Britain’s longest reigning monarch. But what of her other achievements?

In our latest blog series, we take a look at a number of British monarchs and look at the achievements for which we remember them the most.

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