Royalty

Catherine de’ Medici (1519-1589) was a powerful and controversial figure who left an indelible mark on French history. Born on…

[powerpress] Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio on the Mediterranean island of Corsica on 15 August 1769 which came under…

[powerpress] Henry Tudor was born on 28 January 1457 during a period of turmoil and conflict over the succession of…

[powerpress] “Never make a defence or apology before you be accused.” – King Charles I On 19 November 1600, Anne…

“I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep, I am afraid of an army of…

[powerpress] “And thus I take my leave of this world and of you all, and I heartily desire you all…

“Today 23 years ago dear Grandmama died. I wonder what she would have thought of a Labour government” – King…

“If anybody starts using me as scenery, I’ll return to New York” – Grace Kelly [powerpress] Grace Patricia Kelly was…

“Being a princess isn’t all it’s cracked up to me” – Princess Diana [powerpress] Diana Frances Spencer, better known as…

“Life yields only to be conqueror. Never accept what can be gained by giving in.” – William the Conqueror England’s…

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