My Mother And I reviewed in today’s @thetimes by @KateMansey

Behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace during yesterday’s King’s Birthday Parade.🚨🇬🇧 #AuntieDedei

What a charming dedication on the grave stone of racehorse trainer John Dunlop. Found his grave by chance in Burpham today. A trainer I remember with much fondness & admiration. @RacingPost #horseracing #arundel

After a devastating fire, the koala saved from the flames is rehydrated by rescuers.

The Countess Mountbatten of Burma, Lady Helen Taylor and Lady Susan Hussey attend the funeral of Lady Pamela Hicks at St Bartholomew Church on June 13, 2026 in Brightwell Baldwin. 📸 Jason Dawson

Nothing on earth can protect a cute newborn pink baby better than an elephant herd standing guard around it 🐘

The Princess of Wales is one of the most photogenic women of all time 🤌 📸Getty

Sorry but all my favourite pictures of Trooping The Colour are of King Charles and with his son Prince William 💂🏻❤️

✨Stunning! Beautiful “behind the scenes” photo of The Duchess of Edinburgh yesterday 🤍 Loved her whole outfit! 📸Andrew Parsons/BP

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend the Trooping The Colour 2026 on June 13, 2026 in London. 📸 Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

Sweden celebrated a remarkable royal milestone as King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia marked their Golden Wedding Anniversary, commemorating 50 years of marriage and service to the nation ©Albert Nieboer #Sweden #SwedishRoyalFamily #GoldenJubilee #RoyalAnniversary

#PrinceGeorge is getting SO tall-the #PrincessofWales is 5’9, in the Gianvito Rossi 105 heels she’s wearing, she’s a shade over 6’1 (They’re 4 inch heels) so George must be 5’10. He’s about to be 13 so still had plenty of growing to do-his father is 6’3 and George might beat that. Charlotte is pretty tall as well-she’s only 11 and looks to be maybe 5’4, 5’5? #RoyalFamily

In regards to this picture. 1.Prince Edward Duke of Kent chooses to stand at the end. 2.Due to age,he is not particularly steady on his feet and the pillar offers support. 3.He can go back inside at any moment without causing a fuss 4.He is very much loved by the RF ❤️

A joyful week of Royal celebrations! ✨ Thursday: Lena Tindall turns 8 🎉 Friday: Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh’s 27th wedding anniversary 💍 Saturday: Lady Marina Windsor weds Nico Macauley 💐 Sunday: HRH The Prince of Wales turns 44 🎂 Wishing the happy couples & birthday royals a wonderful week filled with love & celebration! 👑❤️

Garter day. Charles van Custem and Hon Alfred Wellesley will be the pages for king and queen

"David and I enjoyed having you both with us enormously and we hope when you are next in Paris you will come and see this house"- 1957 letter of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor to Marion Lascelles, Countess of Harewood. "David" refers to her husband Edward, former #KingEdwardVIII.

A rare pink diamond, born from the earth of Africa and refined in London, became one of the most personal and enduring jewels of a young queen. The stone known as the Williamson Pink Diamond was discovered in October 1947 at the Mwadui mine in what is now Tanzania, then owned by Canadian geologist Dr John Thorburn Williamson. The rough crystal weighed an extraordinary 54.5 carats and was immediately recognised as one of the finest pink diamonds ever found. Its rarity and unusual colour made it a geological and gemological marvel, attracting global attention even before it was cut. The diamond was later entrusted to the London firm Briefel and Lemer of Clerkenwell, where it was carefully cut over a two-month period into a 23.6-carat gem. The process drew close interest from members of the British royal family, including Queen Mary and the future Queen Elizabeth II, who visited the workshop to observe its transformation. The cutting was designed to maximise brilliance while preserving the diamond’s unique soft pink hue, one of the most delicate tones in natural diamonds. Dr Williamson, a devoted royalist, had originally hoped to discover additional pink diamonds to accompany his extraordinary gift. When none were found, he supplemented the presentation with a complex surround of smaller stones, including 170 brilliants, 12 baguettes, and 22 marquise-cut diamonds. His earlier gesture of loyalty also included presenting Princess Margaret with a diamond brooch, further strengthening his connection to the royal household. In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II commissioned Cartier to reset the diamond into a brooch in the form of a jonquil flower, transforming it into one of her most distinctive personal jewels. The finished piece became a signature part of her daytime jewellery collection, worn at formal engagements throughout her reign. Over time, the Williamson Pink Diamond brooch evolved beyond its origin as a wedding gift into a symbol of continuity, craftsmanship, and royal tradition. Its journey—from a Tanzanian mine to the Queen’s collection—remains one of the most remarkable stories in modern jewellery history. © Historical Stories #archaeohistories

✨Lovely photos of The Duchess of Edinburgh looking after George, Charlotte and Louis during the ceremony of Trooping the Colour earlier today 🥰❤️ Always amazing to see the Wales children with Aunt Sophie! 📸Peter MacDiarmid

Today is Garter Day, another day of pomp and ceremony 💖💖💖💖💖 Garter Day is an annual, highly traditional royal ceremony held every June at Windsor Castle. It celebrates the Order of the Garter, the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain, founded by King Edward III in 1348. The Origin of the Order King Edward III founded the Order of the Garter in 1348, directly inspired by Arthurian legends and the chivalric ideals of the Knights of the Round Table. The Famous Legend According to tradition, Edward III was dancing with the Countess of Salisbury at a court gala when her garter slipped to the floor. As onlookers snickered, the King chivalrously picked it up and tied it to his own leg. He rebuked the crowd with the phrase "Honi soit qui mal y pense" (Shame on him who thinks evil of it), which remains the motto of the Order. The Symbol The garter, made of dark blue velvet and edged in gold, is worn below the left knee by male members (and on the left arm by female members). The Evolution of the Ceremony While the Order itself is nearly 700 years old, the modern "Garter Day" as a major public ceremonial event is a more recent evolution. Medieval Roots Originally, the ceremonies were private affairs held in the castle rather than the elaborate public spectacles seen today. Revival In the early 20th century, King Edward VII revived the grand annual service and procession, moving the location permanently to St George's Chapel. Modern Tradition Today, Garter Day takes place every June. The Monarch and the Companions of the Order gather at Windsor Castle dressed in vivid blue velvet robes, white ruffs, and plumed Tudor-style velvet hats. They process from the State Apartments down into the Lower Ward for the religious service, where new members are officially invested. Membership Historically limited to male medieval knights and aristocracy, the criteria have changed significantly over the centuries. In 1987, women were made official Royal Ladies and Ladies of the Garter. Today, membership is strictly limited to 24 Knight or Lady Companions, alongside Royal Knights (like the Monarch) and supernumerary (extra) members. Appointments are entirely at the Monarch’s discretion, awarded in recognition of major public service or significant contributions to national life, without needing to consult government ministers. The event itself involves several key activities and traditions: The Procession The highlight of the day is a grand procession through the precincts of Windsor Castle. The Monarch and the Companions of the Order walk from the castle to St George's Chapel. Attire Participants dress in elaborate ceremonial regalia, which includes: The Mantle: A sweeping dark blue velvet robe. The Hat: A black velvet Tudor-style bonnet topped with a plume of ostrich and heron feathers. The Collar: A heavy, pure-gold chain worn over the shoulders. The Service Once the procession reaches St George's Chapel, an hour-long service is held for the Order, which serves as the spiritual home of the chivalric group. New Appointments While any new Knights and Ladies of the Order are officially announced in April (on St. George's Day), they are formally invested with their insignia by the King in the Throne Room at Windsor Castle just before the Garter Day procession.

"Fergus was everything to me, he was the most oving of sons." 1915 letter of Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne on the death of her son Fergus, killed in action in 1915. Cecilia was the maternal great-grandmother of #KingCharlesIII.