Recent content by muriel

I think the Wales family just wanted a "normal" home for their family. Despite what is being said in the press, I don't think W&C are that keen to take on Royal Lodge. I suspect two of their children will go to Boarding school in two years, so they will be happy to just stay at Adelaide Cottage.

The Lease with the Crown estate can be terminated, and Andrew could be in line for a payout. for the remaining c55 years of the lease. The Crown Estate could then decide what it wanted to do with the property. Over time, the property could be sold (Fort Belvedere was sold) or leased out. It is...

Let me clarify the position. Royal Lodge was previously a grace and favour home for QEQM, in her role as the Dowager Queen. It was not owned by QEQM. After her death, Andrew acquired a lease on the property from the Crown Estate for 75 years in an arms-length transaction. The consideration...

Very elegant look. Good to see the Queen's pearls are back after hibernating for some time.

I don't think the issue is the state banquet at all. Key members of government and opposition will be invited, as always, and seated in keeping with their current roles. The PM remains the PM till he resigns or is re-elected.

For the memorial service for Chips Keswick, Queen Camilla wore the Greville Ivy chips. ** Pic **

Chips was the husband of Queen Camilla's close friend and Lady Companion, Sarah Keswick.

Very elegant. The hat makes such a difference to the whole look.

Query why they attract such strong reactions?

Very elegant. AFAIK, she had previously worn the dress to meet QE2 at Windsor a few years ago. Mathilde also has a similar dress.

That is very interesting.

Lovely. Is this the first time we are seeing Queen Mathilde in Jenny Packham? This is a classic example of a previously unknown brand benefitting from Catherine's custom, and now getting worn by famous ladies from across the world. Queen Mary of Denmark and Crown Princess Victoria have also...

Love the suit.

I agree, I think the overall ensemble and jewellery were perfectly suitable.

I agree, it is a good look, but just the wrong part of the world for it.