A new year is upon us, meaning that we have more royal consorts to explore! Sometimes consorts are infamous, such as Marie Antoinette or Anne Boleyn. Occasionally they are remembered for being dedicated, like Queen Charlotte. However, most are sadly left in the shadows of […]

I was exceptionally fortunate to run around London and select surrounding areas for a fortnight in November, and was able to visit and revisit many, many places. If you happen to be new here, I have many interests: royal history, literary history, ballet and theatre […]

With what was exceptionally good timing, I was able to see eight different exhibitions on a wide range of topics. Tiaras, coronation gowns, royal fashion, a guillotine blade– centuries of history on display across London and beyond! (It would explain why I am currently still […]

I was able to see many exhibitions on my London 2025 trip. Normally I see a lot of fashion history focused exhibitions with a lot of garments; however, this trip leaned more towards jewellery (like Cartier)and painting. I still was able to catch some fantastic […]

Earlier in Blogmas 2025, I shared my thoughts on the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition. It is quite possibly the best exhibition I’ve ever seen, combining the most sumptuous portraits, incredible historic items, and creative staging for a feast for the eyes and brain. (It just […]