Feeling the Coronation buzz

Feeling the Coronation buzz

Although an invitation to attend the Coronation of King Charles 111 did not land on my doorstep, I do have my bunting and celebratory flags and will be glued to the television watching this momentous occasion. My exact plans for the day are fairly loose as my son,...
Happy Birthday Prince Harry

Happy Birthday Prince Harry

As Prince Harry marks his 37th birthday today I wonder if he wishes he was back in England and could throw a big party with his family and old friends. With his little daughter Lilibet in his arms, and Archie and Meghan too. Could this ever happen?I hope so, one day,...
The ‘Firm’ and Other Royal Nicknames

The ‘Firm’ and Other Royal Nicknames

You may have heard the royal nickname, The Firm. But when was this phrase first used? Prince Philip often used the term, but its origins go back further. It is believed to have first been used by the Queen’s father, King George V1, alluding to the business-like...