Category Archives: Royalty

King Edward IV and Jane Shore

King Richard III, King Edward IV and Jane Shore. Just how was the life of this woman bound up in the enthralling politics of the Middle Ages when war was raging across the country. Jane’s name is linked to some of the most important men of the period. …

Medieval Woman Eleanor of Aquitaine Part 1

Eleanor of Aquitaine was the most powerful and rich women in northern Europe in the early Medieval period but what were her motivations that turned her from king to king and that made her reject one son in favour of another?

Have you got Plantagenet Ancestors?

Are there skeletons in your cupboard with right royal connections? Was a place or person of noble or royal birth? Can you trace your family tree back to the Plantagenet bloodlines? Take a look at some of the ways you can explore this online and at the same time glean a few insight into the origins of the Plantagenet and Angevin dynasties to add a little colour and perspective to your history project.

Diamond Jubilee Prince Charles Speech at Concert 2012 Video

A unique family tribute By Prince Charles on Video following the stunning climax to the Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. A chance to hear again or if you missed on Video player.

Royal Household Staff List Released Online

Royal Household staff list released online