On Saturday, July 27, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal arrived at the Ascot Racecourse to attend the Betfair Weekend King George Day and Summer Garden Party.
Category Archives: British Royals
Anne Boleyn (VIDEOS)
The first documentary is about Anne Boleyn:
“Anne Boleyn is one of the most famous and controversial women in British history. In 1536, she became the first queen in Britain’s history to be executed. The brutal speed of her downfall, and the astonishing nature of the charges against her – treason, adultery, even incest – makes her story shocking even to this day.
Yet whilst we know how Anne died, the story of why she had to go and who authored her violent end has been the subject of fiery debate across six centuries. In a radical new approach to televised history, a stellar cast of writers and historians, including Hilary Mantel, David Starkey, Philippa Gregory and others, battle out the story of her last days and give their own unique interpretations of her destruction.”
The second documentary (part 1-2) is, well, obviously not about Anne Boleyn. I don’t want to give too much away, but I suggest you watch both videos before they are removed by You Tube. 🙂
King Henry VIII (VIDEOS)
Well, it is a slow news day so here are two programs that you may enjoy. The first program, from National Geographic, discusses the life and health of King Henry VIII.
The second program, well, the title says it all. 🙂
The Queen’s Coronation 1953: An Exhibition at Buckingham Palace. (VIDEO)
Per the Royal Collections regarding the exhibition, The Queen’s Coronation 1953:
“This summer marks the 60th anniversary of one of the most momentous occasions in 20th-century British history – the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To mark the anniversary of the event, a major exhibition for the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace will bring together for the first time since Coronation Day, a spectacular array of dress, uniform and robes worn by the principal royal party. Works of art, paintings and objects used on the day will also be on display to recreate the atmosphere of that extraordinary occasion.”
His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex Opens the Spetchells Centre and Visits the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre.
On Friday, July 26, 2013, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex opened the Spetchells Centre in Prudhoe, Northumberland. The centre provides services for the community and voluntary groups in Prudhoe. After the unveiling of a plaque, commemorating the opening, the earl was given a tour of the facility as well as met with local dignitaries.
Click here to view one of the world’s smallest photos from today’s opening. 🙂
The Earl of Wessex also attended the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre in Scotland. Click here for more information about today’s celebrations.
Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex Attends the 2013 Border Union Show.
On July 26, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex arrived at Springwood Park just outside of Kelso, Scotland to attend the 2013 Border Union Show.
This year the Border Union Agricultural Society (BUAS), which organizes the show, is celebrating their 200th anniversary. The Countess of Wessex is patron of the BUAS.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visits Christian Youth Enterprises Sailing Centre. (VIDEO)
On July 25, 2013, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal arrived in Chidham, Chinchester to visit the Christian Youth Enterprises Sailing Centre.
According to the newspaper, Chidham Observer, the princess was “…given a tour of the £1.25m TS Resolute and was taken out on a safety boat onto the water, where she watched members of the CYE sailing and racing.”
