Osborne House was the favourite home of Queen Victoria. While other royals have visited the home in the past, it hasn't been ...
The British royal family has a long history of receiving ... Jumbo the elephant Among the Queen’s unique gifts was an elephant named Jumbo, presented by Cameroonian President Ahidjo in 1972.
Whether you’re in need of inspiration for an engagement ring or love a bit of history of the monarchies, there's something to ...
For many, Christmas is a time for unique traditions and light-hearted fun – and, surprisingly, the royal family is no exception ... often cheeky gifts. However, when Princess Diana first ...
He'd say, 'That's lovely but you really shouldn't have.'" Instead, the royal family liked gag gifts. "They love doing gag gift exchanges and a Sandringham walkabout,” a source told Us Weekly.
Known as Heiligabend Bescherung – which translates to 'Christmas Eve gifts' – the tradition was introduced to the Royal Family by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, who was German. Chris ...
One among such a tradition: the light, less formal tone of the annual Christmas gift exchange ... Every year on Christmas Eve, members of the royal family gather at the Sandringham Estate where ...
It may come as a surprise but the Royal Family do venture out ... They often choose novelty items instead of splurging out on lavish gifts, especially among adults. Princess Kate decided to ...
but Princess Diana's chic taste in gifts was at odds with the family's Christmas traditions. Diana's former royal butler, Paul Burrell, spoke with Marie Claire and revealed how the late princess ...