For the coronation of King Charles III and the queen consort, she will wear a century-old crown that does not include the storied Koh-i-Noor diamond, taken from India under British rule.
Tag: Palaces and Castles
Thousands of Sunflowers: Mourners Pay Tribute to Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle
“She was a ray of sunshine to so many people,” said Natalie Prince, a Windsor florist who said she had sold 8,000 sunflowers on Saturday.
English Island Seeks a Landlord-King Who Likes Solitude, Seals and Beer
On Piel Island, winters are wet, travel is limited, and the solitary pub crowns the landlord king or queen under a shower of beer.
Thieves Steal Artifacts Worth $1.4 Million From English Castle
The treasures, including rosary beads carried by Mary, Queen of Scots, at her execution in 1587, were stolen from a display cabinet at Arundel Castle.
Market Remains Strong for Castles and Country Homes in Scotland
A 563-acre estate, complete with a new 12,000-square foot house, is being offered for $3.4 million.
Shuri Castle, Historic Tourist Draw in Japan, Is Destroyed by Fire
The World Heritage site, a symbol of the southern island of Okinawa, was once the seat of a kingdom that spanned 450 years.
Ottoman Palaces on the Bosporus, Discreetly Up for Sale
The purchase of a sultan’s opulent summer home in Istanbul requires not only a large fortune but also the right connections.
Want a Castle in Turkey? You May Find a Bargain
The nation’s economic slowdown has undercut plans for a subdivision of 700 minicastles, complete with turrets and indoor pools, near the Black Sea.