Tag Archives: Royal Family

The Queen homes in on being the longest serving monarch in history

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

Last week Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became the fourth longest-serving monarch today, surpassing legendary Mayan ruler Pakal the Great. The Queen has surpassed K’inich Janaab Pakal who ruled the Mayan city state of Palenque for 68 years and 33 days before … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Britannia, Culture, history, Life, News | Tagged Longest Monarchs, Louis XIV of France, Pakal The Great, Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Family, royalty, The Queen | 3 Comments

Trooping The Colour

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

This saturday sees the annual national event known as Trooping The Colour and is the centrepiece for the official birthday celebrations of The Queen and will see The Mall, royal parks and Horseguards Parade backed with Union Jack waving crowds … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Britannia, Heritage, history, Life, London | Tagged Gun Salute, Household Cavalry, Major General's Review, Royal Family, The Queen, Trooping The Colour | 2 Comments

Harry, Meghan and the £32 million wedding!

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

Today’s couples spend an average of £17,913 on their big day, with the average wedding size being 78 guests for the ceremony and 83 guests for the evening. However, Harry and Meghan aren’t like today’s average couples. They’re having everything from bespoke silver … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Britannia, Heritage, Life, News, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged #RoyalWedding, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Royal Family, Royal Wedding, Windsor, Windsor Castle | 10 Comments

Is the Queen descended from the Prophet Muhammad?

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

It is said that most of us have hundreds or thousands of living relations, if only we knew who they were. On one line of my family tree I have found to be descended from such people such as the … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Life, Religion and Faith | Tagged family tree, Genealogy, Islam, Prophet Muhammad, Royal Family, royalty, SOAS, The Queen | 6 Comments

Lord North, the most unassuming man in a position of power ever!

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Stephen Liddell

One of the things I dislike most about the world is people who are boastful or prideful and this goes doubly for those who do so for very little reason whatsoever. I always find if anyone has to boast about … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny & Humour, history, Life | Tagged Humor, Humour, Lord North, Modesty, Prime Minister, Royal Family | 6 Comments

Kate Middleton is having another baby. There, I’ve said it… I hate her!

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

It’s not often I write anything like my opinion on anything but today it has been announced that Kate Middleton is expecting her third child. Hurray! Good for the future 3rd in line sprog to the British throne. However, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, News, Opinion | Tagged Kate Middleton, Life, London, News, Prince William, Royal Baby, Royal Family, The Queen | 23 Comments

The Do’s and Dont’s when you meet The Queen

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

If you are ever fortunate or indeed unfortunate enough to meet The Queen then there are certain protocols that are expected. Indeed when meeting any royal, there are rules about who can speak first, where to look, what to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Britannia, Life, News | Tagged China, chivalry, Commonwealth Day, etiquette, Life, Manners, President XI, Royal Family, The Queen | 7 Comments

Prince Philip and the islanders who worship him as a god.

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

Most people know who Prince Philip is. He’s held in quite high esteem and perhaps even loved for his politically incorrect remarks and insults and fiery Greek temper. However, outside of Buckingham Palace there is no where quite on earth … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, News | Tagged Faith, God, Life, News, Prince Philip, religion, Royal Family, Vanuatu, weird news | 3 Comments

Why does the Queen have 2 birthdays?

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

Today Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th birthday. Reaching 90 years of age is reason enough to celebrate for any of us but this is the second time the Queen has reached 90 as she also had … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Britannia, history, London | Tagged David Attenborough, Happy Birthday, Heritage, history, Life, London, Paddington Bear, Prince Philip, Royal Family, The Queen, Trooping The Colour | 5 Comments

Royal Feasts through the ages

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

Yesterday I had the good fortune of being allowed inside the banquet house of King William III at Hampton Court. A building big enough to house many of the hoi-polloi but a mere dot on the huge expanse which is Hampton … Continue reading →