Aristocracy & Peerage

In September 2017, Prince Charles became the longest serving Prince of Wales in British history. But this was not an automatic title – he was bestowed with it in 1958…

In our second piece on the ‘Palace of the Peaks’, Chatsworth House, we look at the life of the late Dowager Duchess, Deborah – or ‘Debo’ as she was known…

One of Prince Charles’ most notable achievements is rescue of Dumfries House, saving the property and its large collection of Chippendale furniture for the nation. It has a long story…

In Britain we are fortunate enough to have a plethora of stately homes and country houses, built by the rich and powerful of centuries gone by, as a retreat from…

Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough, was one of the American ‘Dollar Princess’ of the 19th century, whose family money was brought into the UK through her dowry. She married into…

Continuing from Jennie Jerome, Lady Ranolph Churchill’s story… As the 19th century ended, the great aristocratic families of the UK began to struggle. A number disappeared, ruined by their expensive…

In Tatler’s list of the 100 most invited dinner party guests, the top ten is dominated by Royals and aristocrats, including Prince Harry, with plenty more further down the list.…

Continuing from Mary Leiter’s story… As the 19th century ended, the great aristocratic families of Britain began to struggle. A number disappeared, ruined by their expensive lifesetyles, and the depression…

As the 19th century ended, the great aristocratic families of the UK began to struggle. A number disappeared, ruined by their expensive lifestyles, and the depression in agriculture – an…