Category Archives: United Kingdom

The First Queen of Hearts

Inspired by Robert Lacey’s Royal: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Commentary by M.L. Littlefield The possibility of losing one’s monarch at the hands of a lunatic induces panic. So when a royal figure survives an attack, especially with sangfroid, there’s relief all around. There’s a surge of public sympathy and support for the royal family and

“Baby”

“Baby” By Susan Flanders She was the baby of the family and her story is one of my favorites. This is a picture of Princess Beatrice on her wedding day, wearing her mother’s wedding veil. Her mother, of course, was Queen Victoria. Beatrice was the only daughter—and there were many—to be given the privilege of

Issue #26: Prince of My Heart

It Doesn’t Take An HRH To Be Prince of My Heart By Jerramy Fine, author of “Someday My Prince Will Come” I was only 6-years-old when I fell in love with Peter Phillips. Like always, I was up to my knees in royal library books (I was a royal-watcher from a very early age!) when

Issue #25: Diana

Diana – by Sarah Bradford Sarah Bradford is once again brilliantly articulate in her writing and is sensitive to Diana’s personal story. Diana wasn’t the nicest person in the world, but Bradford gently reminds us of the Princess’ unhappy childhood and how she became emotionally-stunted. It is a story that arouses deep pity for Diana

Issue #22: Into The Unknown

King Charles & Queen Camilla: Into The Unknown – Review Her smile is wide as she steps from the car. Her blonde hair glistens in the flashes of popping camera bulbs. Making her way inside to an official function, she grins at her Princely husband who so obviously adores her. Hundreds of cameramen struggle to

Issue #20: Mohamed Fayed and The Crash

Mohammed al-Fayed and the Crash Controversy Courtesy bbc.com Trevor Rees-Jones told the media, “If I even thought he [Henri Paul] had one drink, he wouldn’t have driven that night.” [source] So said the bodyguard that was assigned to Diana and Dodi Fayed that ill-fated evening. Rees-Jones was in the employ of Harrod’s owner Mohammad al

The Royal Journal

The Royalist Interview: Her Majesty’s 80th Birthday Stamp Cover

Issue #16: November 2005

Modern Monarchy: Where Does Britain Stand? European Monarchies Point The Way. It seems that the new Crown Princesses of Europe are all the rage. Princesses Letizia, Maxima, Mette-Marit, and Mary are admired by millions. Their fame is spreading all across the Continent, and even overseas. They are charming, elegant, intelligent, and… commoners. People love a

Issue # 15 – February 2005

Unusual Nuptials: The Prince and Camilla To Wed! The betrothed have known each other for years and have been each other’s confidante through tough times. They both know for certain that they have found their soulmate in one another. They also share the same sense of humor and interests. The bride-to-be wears as her engagement

Issue #14 – January 2005

Harry Blunders Big-Time Prince Harry dressing up in a Nazi costume is the stupidest thing I have seen in a long time. I am furious that the prince is THAT insensitive. His grandmother the Queen has just spent time and effort visiting Germany barely two months previous to establish better understanding between the two nations.