Britain is not only famous as the land of mist & fog but also known as the land of magnificent castles from ancient times. Castle in England have striking architecture, however they mesmerize all visitors by the romantic and poetic beauty. Today, those beautiful castles as in fairy tales have become wonders and attract many travelers around the world. Warwick castle is considered as the most magnificent castle of medieval times in the UK. It is also one of local attractions which attract most…
character of “King Charles III,” Mike Bartlett’s flat-out brilliant portrait of a monarchy in crisis, which blazed open on Sunday night at the Music Box Theater. Any echoes you may infer regarding a certain Danish prince are entirely appropriate to this dazzlingly presumptuous drama, set in and around Buckingham Palace in a highly foreseeable future. True, as a product of the 20th century, the newly anointed King Charles — whom you probably know better as the current Prince of Wales — would…
Di’s father later married Raine Legge, whose mother was Barbara Cartland, a romance novelist. Diana did not get along well with her stepmother, nor did she do well in school (womenshistory.about.com/od/diana/p/princess_diana.htm). In 1980, Diana and Charles started dating and in six months later he proposed. They married on July 29, 1981, in what was called the wedding of the century. According…
Diana will truly become “the peoples princess?” Princess Di couldn't wait to grow up. Throughout her youth and into her adulthood she lived on a side of a mansion that Queen Elizabeth had owned. (Bio online) So Princess Diana had hung out with Prince Charles’ brothers on many occasions. She had…
forgotten. Prince Charles was not the only one who committed adultery. When they were still married Diana was said to be dating James Hewitt, her horse riding instructor and later in a famous BBC Panorama interview she confirmed this information. This kind of behavior was certainly not a good example and it brought many bad opinions. She was also involved in "Squidgygate" scandal. The phone calls between her and James Gilbey were recorded and and published during the time of Charles and Diana…
Wendell Berry is an American poet and literary fictionist who mainly writes about agriculture, rural life, communities, outdoors and nature. “[He] has written at least twenty-five chapbooks of poems, sixteen volumes of essays, and eleven novels and short story collections” (Shetterly). He is an environmental activist, conservationist, and cultural critic. He is a supporter of Christian pacifism, which he clearly states in his book Blessed Are the Peacemakers: Christ's Teachings About Love,…
Dorothy Walpole who was the sister of Great Britain’s first Prime Minister, Robert Walpole. I know now you are wondering what connections she could have had with Raynham Hall. Well the hall was built in 1620 by an important noble family the Townshends. Charles Townshend, an 18th century British secretary…
of the most important families in London today. Queen Elizibeth II is the current queen of England. She has reigned since she was 25 years old a total of 64 years ("British Royal Family History."). Next in line for the throne is Prince Charles the Prince of Wales. Prince William is the Duke of Cambridge and is second in line for the throne ("The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge."). The current Monarchs have a much smaller role in the government today compared to the previous centuries. London today…
Diana Frances Spencer in many people’s eyes was only a Princess, but in reality, she was so much more. Diana was a mother, a sister, a friend and overall a great woman and the most adored member of the British royal family. “Diana served as a strong supporter of many charities and worked to help the homeless, people living with HIV and AIDS, and children in need” (Princess Diana-Princess, Children’s Activist, par. 7).The death of Princess Diana is surrounded with controversy. In the minds of…
most traveled of Britain’s monarchs. She is an outstanding example of class, dignity, and strength, not only young ladies but to the modern world. Queen Elizabeth was a well educated and cultured young lady. For her sixth birthday, citizens of Wales bought her a personalized…