The Daughters of the House of Windsor

 

On July 17th 1917, George V issued a royal proclamation changing the name of his royal house and family to Windsor. It was the beginning of dynasty that would set records and change the concept of modern monarchy. And it's a house built on and by women. Four women have been born to the monarchs of the House of Windsor, all of them hugely important. This is a piece I first wrote in 1917 for the centenary of the dynasty but I really like it so I am sharing it again. Here are the daughters of those who have worn the Crown in the 104 years and counting of the House of Windsor.

Tudor Queens and the name Catherine

 

It's got quite the claim to being THE Tudor name for Queens. Three of Henry VIII's consorts were called Catherine. They spelled it differently to one another but it's the same name. And there is every chance two of his six wives were only called Catherine because of another of his queens who may well have been given the name because of a scandalous affair that threatened the stability of the monarchy centuries earlier.

The Queen who put her husband's mark on history: did Matilda of Flanders create the Bayeux Tapestry?

England’s first post Conquest queen is surrounded by much myth and legend. And among the most intriguing story about Matilda of Flanders is that she helped create one of the most famous tellings of one of the most seismic moments in English history. So is the Bayeux Tapestry the creation of Queen Matilda?

Queens and Consorts: what to expect on the blog

I've been looking at how I want to use this blog and while some things are still falling into place, I'm making plans to post every day again. One feature will be a daily focus on the queens and consorts of each royal house so this is a little rundown of what to expect when. Plus, I need the crown in this photo.

The Queen enters the 70th year of her reign

Today marks the 69th anniversary of the accession of Elizabeth II as Queen.