Attending the Royal Ascot

by ladyandtherose // 24 June 2018 // No Comments

One year ago today (24 June) I had the privilege of attending the last day of the Royal Ascot in the Royal Enclosure. This was made possible through the Canadian High Commission. The popular five-day event attended by Royals and people... Continue reading →

Afternoon Tea at Shaktea

by ladyandtherose // 12 June 2018 // No Comments

If you’re looking for a quiet little tea salon to enjoy one of the best macarons and fine tea selection in Vancouver, look no further than Shaktea. Located just off Cambie St, this tea salon has been in Vancouver since... Continue reading →

Dances of Poldark at Halsway Manor

by ladyandtherose // 10 June 2018 // No Comments

Poldark S4 premieres tonight on BBC One, taking viewers to the end of the 18th Century. It also marks less than 3 months to go until the second Dances of Poldark Weekend! Last year was the inaugural Dances of Poldark... Continue reading →

Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade

by ladyandtherose // 6 June 2018 // No Comments

Every June, The Queen’s official birthday is celebrated through Trooping the Colour (TTC). This year’s Trooping the Colour falls on Saturday, 9 June 2018 and will be trooped by the Colour of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. Founded in 1650, the... Continue reading →

Herstmonceux Castle

by ladyandtherose // 31 May 2018 // 2 Comments

In my last post on Hever Castle, I mentioned Herstmonceux Castle and its founder’s connection to Hever Castle. Today I am finally introducing my readers to this castle which has a special place in my heart. Ten years ago, I... Continue reading →

Royal Wedding of Prince Harry & Meghan

by ladyandtherose // 22 May 2018 // No Comments

Congratulations to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex! On Saturday, 19 May, Prince Harry married Meghan (née Markle) in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Prior to the wedding, it was announced that they would be styled as TRH... Continue reading →

Anne Boleyn’s Hever Castle

by ladyandtherose // 19 May 2018 // No Comments

Today, 19 May, marks 482 years since Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII, was beheaded at Tower Green (at the Tower of London) around noon. As today also marks the day of the royal wedding of Prince Harry... Continue reading →

Windsor Castle

by ladyandtherose // 16 May 2018 // 6 Comments

Windsor Castle is the world’s largest and oldest occupied castle, dating back to c. 1070-86. It is where The Queen spends her weekends, Easter, and a week in June for the Order of the Garter and Royal Ascot at Windsor Castle.... Continue reading →

Welcome HRH Prince Louis of Cambridge!

by ladyandtherose // 27 April 2018 // No Comments

Royal watchers have finally learned the name of the baby prince born to HRH The Duchess of Cambridge on Monday, 23 April 2018 (St George’s Day). Prince Louis Arthur Charles will be known as HRH Prince Louis of Cambridge. Louis,... Continue reading →

Castles along the Rhein

by ladyandtherose // 11 April 2018 // 2 Comments

If you ever find yourself on a Rhein (Rhine) River cruise in the Middle Rhine, you’ll spot plenty of castles along the way. This post features 11 castles that I spotted during the cruise from Rüdesheim am Rhein to St.... Continue reading →

Schloss Schleissheim

by ladyandtherose // 9 April 2018 // 2 Comments

Once you’ve seen one Baroque palace, you’ve seen them all – or so I thought. It was for that very reason that I did not go inside Schloss Schleissheim in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Thankfully, my fellow castle-lover and friend, Svenja... Continue reading →

Whitstable Castle

by ladyandtherose // 5 April 2018 // No Comments

When a trip to Leeds Castle failed, my friend and I ended up visiting Whitstable in Kent which, conveniently, had its own castle! Whitstable Castle began as Tankerton Towers, the private residence for the Pearson family in the 1790’s. The... Continue reading →

Schloss Dachau

by ladyandtherose // 4 April 2018 // No Comments

Most people think of the concentration camp when they hear ‘Dachau‘ but this historical town in Bavaria has beautiful Renaissance and Baroque buildings and a palace! Dachau is around 30 minutes northwest from Munich by S-bahn and Dachau Palace is... Continue reading →

Schloss Pillnitz

by ladyandtherose // 28 March 2018 // No Comments

One of the palaces I briefly visited (i.e. saw the exterior) in Germany back in 2009 was Schloss Pillnitz, or Pillnitz Castle, the leisure and summer residence of the electors and kings of Saxony. Schloss Pillnitz is located on the... Continue reading →