Elizabeth of the United Kingdom – A wish for freedom (Part one)
Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom was born on 22 May 1770 – exactly 250 years ago today – as the third daughter and seventh […]
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Lost Kingdoms – Kingdom of Hanover
The Kingdom of Hanover began its life in 1814, before then it had been the Electorate of Hanover. The Electorate had been in personal union […]
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz – The obedient wife
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was born on 19 May 1744 as the daughter of Duke Charles Louis Frederick of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and his wife Princess Elizabeth Albertine of Saxe-Hildburghausen. She came […]
The Princess’s Gardens – Kew Palace and Gardens
Kew Palace is perhaps one of London’s treasures, a lovely red building in the middle of a huge park with a ton of royal history. […]
A Palace fit for a Queen – Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is perhaps one of the most recognizable landmarks. The building dates from 1703 when it was named Buckingham House. It was owned by […]
Therese of Mecklenburg-Strelitz’s love affair
Therese of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was born on 5 April 1773. She was born the daughter of Charles II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and Friederike of Hesse-Darmstadt […]