His colorful men’s nightwear was like something made on Savile Row in London — perfect, pricey — except that it was rarely seen outside the bedroom.
Category: Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain
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The 25 Most Influential Shoes and Bags
A group of experts consider the accessories from the past 100 years that changed how we carry our things — and ourselves.
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She Found a Home in Music. Now She’s the Composer for the King.
Errollyn Wallen, a Belize-born artist who has been named master of music by King Charles, discusses music as an escape, confronting racism and living by the sea.
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Virginia Ogilvy, Confidante to Queen Elizabeth II, Dies at 91
Born into New York wealth and married to a Scottish earl, she was the only American-born lady-in-waiting to the queen, serving for nearly 50 years.
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Jeannette Charles, Who Doubled for the Queen, Is Dead at 96
She bore a startling resemblance to Elizabeth II. In “The Naked Gun” and other movies, and in comedy sketches on TV, she wore the crown lightly.
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‘Portrait of the Queen’ Review: Seeking Fresh Angles on a Familiar Face
This documentary attempts to give a unique look at Queen Elizabeth II by speaking to photographers who took portraits of her.
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London’s Coronation Countdown: Travelers Arrive, Others Flee
While hundreds of thousands are expected to arrive in London ahead of the crowning of King Charles III, others are making plans to get out of town.
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6 British Castles Where You Can Stay for as Little as $230 a Night
As the coronation of King Charles III unfolds in London, you can get your own taste of nearly 1,000 years of pomp and lore for as little as $230 a night.
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In the Footsteps of Charles III
An alternative coronation tour explores the psyche and history of the new king, from the gardens he created to the London hotel he used as the backdrop for his coming out with the new Queen Consort.
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Get Your Tiara Ready. The Coronation Is Coming.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Gem-studded headpieces are traditional, so jewelers in Britain have been readying new styles as well as special creations to mark the event.
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‘Based on a True Story’ (Except the Parts That Aren’t)
The New York Times – Business:The entertainment genre of historical drama is flourishing — and riddled with inaccuracies. The untrue parts are leading to more public spats and lawsuits.
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From Kate Middleton to Catherine of Wales: What’s Next?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Catherine, Princess of Wales seems to live in a state of perpetual waiting. What does that do to a woman?