By Harry Howard, History Correspondent Published: 03:32 EDT, 30 June 2024 | Updated: 05:10 EDT, 30 June 2024 She followed in her late mother’s footsteps this month by being announced as the new president of the Royal Ballet School. Lady Sarah Chatto, 60, takes on the role nearly 70 years …
Read More »This arts-loving royal, who turns 60 today, was born in a palace but lives in a terraced house! (A posh one, naturally). She was a big favourite of Queen Elizabeth and King Charles
When she was born at Kensington Palace on May 1, 1964, Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones was seventh in the line of succession. Weighing 6lb and 2oz, she was the first direct descendant of a sovereign in 145 years – since Queen Victoria’s birth in 1819 – to have been born at …
Read More »How the Royal Family’s Easter will be very different this year: From a ‘smaller than usual’ guest list for the sake of King Charles to Kate’s absence amid her cancer battle
Most families have firm traditions that they mark each year – and the British Royal Family is no different. One of the most important occasions of The Firm’s social calendar is Easter, which the late Queen Elizabeth II was said to love. The Royal Family usually celebrate the holiday at Windsor Castle, …
Read More »A history of royal weddings and dresses – from Grace Kelly to Sarah Chatto and Queen Letizia
From Queen Victoria and Albert, Diana and Charles to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, we’ve compiled a timeline of Royal Wedding portraits from around the world. Some of the most notable include the 1840 marriage of Queen Victoria and Albert, who had a wedding cake measuring nine feet tall by 16 inches wide, …
Read More »Wider royal family support King Charles at Coronation concert
Lady Sarah Chatto was sophisticated in a blue ensemble as she led the minor royals attending the star-studded Coronation concert on Sunday night. Princess Margaret’s daughter, 59, appeared effortlessly elegant when joining the King, Queen and other Royal Family members to celebrate the historic event at a music extravaganza at Windsor …
Read More »Extended Royal Family members expected at the Queen’s funeral
Members of the Queen’s extended family are preparing to say a final farewell to Her Majesty. The Queen’s cousins, niece, nephew and distant relatives will come together to pay tribute at the Westminster Abbey service later today. Some have shown their support by standing in for the Queen at royal …
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