Celebrating British royal heritage, style, and the brands that hold the Crown's approval — warm, beautifully written, and always fact-checked.https://courtandcapital.com/en-gbhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/what-is-a-royal-warrant/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/what-is-a-royal-warrant/A Royal Warrant is the Crown's mark of approval. What it means, how a brand earns one, and the great British names that hold the King's warrant.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRoyal WarrantBritish brandsKing Charles IIIFortnum & Masonheritagehttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/afternoon-tea-the-most-british-ritual/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/afternoon-tea-the-most-british-ritual/The history of afternoon tea, what belongs on the stand, the great scone debate, and how to do this most British of rituals beautifully.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTafternoon teaBritish Livingtraditionhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/royal-london-five-palaces/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/royal-london-five-palaces/A guide to five of London's great royal palaces — Buckingham Palace, the Tower, Kensington, Hampton Court and Kew — and what makes each worth a visit.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTpalacesRoyal Places & EventsLondontravelhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/queen-elizabeth-ii-style-legacy/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/queen-elizabeth-ii-style-legacy/Colour with purpose, signature hats, the Launer handbag and meaningful brooches — a warm look at the late Queen's timeless approach to dressing.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTQueen Elizabeth IIRoyal Figuresstylefashionhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/the-kate-effect-british-fashion/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/the-kate-effect-british-fashion/What the "Kate Effect" is, why British labels adore it, and how the Princess of Wales turns a single outfit into an overnight sell-out.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCatherineKate EffectRoyal Style & FashionBritish fashionhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/barbour-britains-favourite-wax-jacket/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/barbour-britains-favourite-wax-jacket/The history of Barbour — founded in South Shields in 1894 — its royal warrants, the iconic wax jacket, and why the royal family has worn it for decades.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTBarbourRoyal Warrant BrandsBritish heritagewax jackethttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/royal-ascot-dress-code-guide/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/royal-ascot-dress-code-guide/Royal Ascot's Royal Enclosure dress code for women and men, the royal procession, and tips for a first visit to Britain's most glamorous race meeting.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRoyal AscotRoyal Places & Eventsdress codesummer seasonhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/princess-diana-enduring-style/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/princess-diana-enduring-style/How Diana, Princess of Wales evolved from shy 'Sloane' to global style icon — her most memorable looks and the lasting influence of her wardrobe.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrincess DianaRoyal Figuresstylefashion iconhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/twinings-300-years-royal-tea/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/twinings-300-years-royal-tea/The story of Twinings — founded on the Strand in 1706, holder of a royal warrant since 1837, and the home of Earl Grey — Britain's oldest tea merchant.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTTwiningsRoyal Warrant BrandsteaBritish heritagehttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/duchy-organic-the-kings-food-brand/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/duchy-organic-the-kings-food-brand/How King Charles founded Duchy Originals in 1990, its Waitrose partnership, and how the brand's profits support the King's charitable causes.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTDuchy OrganicKing Charles IIIRoyal Warrant Brandsorganichttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/trooping-the-colour-explained/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/trooping-the-colour-explained/The King's Birthday Parade 2026: the date, what happens on Horse Guards Parade, the Buckingham Palace balcony, the RAF flypast, and how to watch Trooping the Colour.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTTrooping the ColourKing's Birthday ParadeRoyal Places & EventsLondonhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/chelsea-flower-show-guide/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/chelsea-flower-show-guide/The history of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, what to see in the show gardens, its royal following, and tips for a first visit to the May highlight.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTChelsea Flower ShowRHSRoyal Places & Eventsgardenshttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/the-great-british-sunday-roast/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/the-great-british-sunday-roast/An affectionate guide to the British Sunday roast — the meat, the all-important roast potatoes, the Yorkshire pudding, and why gravy is non-negotiable.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTSunday roastBritish Livingfoodtraditionhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/a-short-history-of-the-royal-tiara/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/a-short-history-of-the-royal-tiara/The etiquette and romance of the royal tiara — when they are worn, the tradition of borrowed tiaras, and why they remain the most enchanting royal jewel.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTtiarasroyal jewelleryRoyal Style & Fashionjewelshttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/king-charles-iii-a-lifetime-of-causes/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/king-charles-iii-a-lifetime-of-causes/A warm look at King Charles III's lifelong causes — organic farming at Highgrove, the town of Poundbury, and decades of environmental advocacy.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTKing Charles IIIRoyal FiguressustainabilityHighgrovehttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/iconic-royal-wedding-dresses/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/iconic-royal-wedding-dresses/The royal wedding dresses that made fashion history — from Queen Victoria's white gown of 1840 to Diana, Catherine and Meghan's unforgettable looks.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTroyal weddingswedding dressesRoyal Style & Fashionfashion historyhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/how-to-make-the-perfect-cup-of-tea/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/how-to-make-the-perfect-cup-of-tea/How to make a proper British cup of tea — warming the pot, loose leaf versus bags, the milk debate, and getting the brewing time just right.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTteaBritish Livinghow totraditionhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/guide-to-the-great-british-pub/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/guide-to-the-great-british-pub/How the British pub works — ordering at the bar, the tradition of the round, pub etiquette, and what to eat and drink in a proper local.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTBritish pubBritish Livingcultureetiquettehttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/fortnum-and-mason-the-royal-grocer/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/fortnum-and-mason-the-royal-grocer/The history of Fortnum & Mason — founded in 1707 by a footman to Queen Anne — its royal connections, famous hampers and place in British life.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTFortnum & MasonRoyal Warrant BrandsBritish heritagehampershttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/line-of-succession-explained/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/line-of-succession-explained/Who is next in line to the British throne, how the order works, and the 2013 reform that made succession follow birth order regardless of sex.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTline of successionRoyal FiguresmonarchyKing Charles IIIhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/windsor-castle-visitors-guide/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/windsor-castle-visitors-guide/A guide to visiting Windsor Castle — the State Apartments, St George's Chapel, the Changing of the Guard, and the story of the oldest occupied castle in the world.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTWindsor CastleRoyal Places & Eventstravelhistoryhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/pimms-a-history-of-britains-summer-drink/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/pimms-a-history-of-britains-summer-drink/The history of Pimm's No. 1 Cup — invented by James Pimm in a Victorian London oyster bar — and how to mix the perfect jug of Britain's summer drink.Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTPimmsBritish Livingsummerdrinkshttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/the-crown-jewels-explained/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/the-crown-jewels-explained/A guide to the British Crown Jewels — St Edward's Crown, the Imperial State Crown, the Sovereign's Sceptre and Orb — what they're for and where to see them.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTCrown Jewelsroyal jewelleryRoyal Style & Fashionregaliahttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/royal-tiaras-that-tell-a-story/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/royal-tiaras-that-tell-a-story/The histories of four famous royal tiaras — the Cambridge Lover's Knot, the George IV Diamond Diadem, the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland, and Queen Mary's Fringe.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTtiarasroyal jewelleryRoyal Style & FashionQueen Maryhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/we-dont-count-the-carats-royal-jewellery/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/we-dont-count-the-carats-royal-jewellery/The royal and aristocratic view of jewellery — why heritage, family history and the meaning of an heirloom matter far more than carats or price.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTroyal jewelleryheirloomsRoyal Style & Fashiontraditionhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/regalia-at-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/regalia-at-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral/The role of the Crown Jewels at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral — the Imperial State Crown, the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre, and the moving moment they were removed.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTQueen Elizabeth IICrown JewelsRoyal Figuresstate funeralhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/queen-mary-the-collector-queen/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/queen-mary-the-collector-queen/How Queen Mary of Teck, Elizabeth II's grandmother, assembled the royal jewellery collection — buying Romanov jewels, the Cambridge emeralds and the Vladimir Tiara.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTQueen Maryroyal jewelleryRoyal FiguresRomanov jewelshttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/vladimir-tiara-escaped-a-revolution/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/vladimir-tiara-escaped-a-revolution/The dramatic history of the Vladimir Tiara — smuggled out of revolutionary Russia, sold to Queen Mary in 1921, and adapted to switch between pearls and emeralds.Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTVladimir Tiararoyal jewelleryRoyal Style & FashionRomanovhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/burberry-trench-coat-check-royal-warrant/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/burberry-trench-coat-check-royal-warrant/The history of Burberry — Thomas Burberry's gabardine, the birth of the trench coat, the iconic check, and the brand's royal warrants from George V to King Charles III.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTBurberryRoyal Warrant BrandsBritish heritagetrench coathttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/wimbledon-strawberries-cream-tradition/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/wimbledon-strawberries-cream-tradition/The history and traditions of the Wimbledon Championships — grass courts since 1877, the All England Club, strawberries and cream, and the Royal Box.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTWimbledonRoyal Places & Eventssummer seasontraditionhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/catherine-princess-of-wales-a-modern-royal-story/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/catherine-princess-of-wales-a-modern-royal-story/A warm profile of Catherine, Princess of Wales — her Berkshire upbringing, meeting Prince William at St Andrews, her 2011 wedding, and her role today.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTCatherinePrincess of WalesRoyal Figuresmonarchyhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/wedgwood-potter-to-the-queen/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/wedgwood-potter-to-the-queen/The history of Wedgwood — Josiah Wedgwood, the cream-coloured Queen's Ware that won over Queen Charlotte, and a royal connection lasting over 260 years.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTWedgwoodRoyal Warrant BrandsBritish heritagepotteryhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/the-full-english-breakfast/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/the-full-english-breakfast/A warm guide to the full English breakfast — what goes on the plate, the great regional variations, and why the fry-up remains a beloved British ritual.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTfull EnglishBritish Livingfoodbreakfasthttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/changing-of-the-guard-visitors-guide/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/changing-of-the-guard-visitors-guide/When the Changing of the Guard happens at Buckingham Palace, where to stand to watch it for free, how to tell the regiments apart, and tips for a first visit.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTChanging of the GuardRoyal Places & EventsBuckingham PalaceLondonhttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/penhaligons-perfumer-to-the-court/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/penhaligons-perfumer-to-the-court/The history of Penhaligon's — founded on Jermyn Street in 1870 by William Penhaligon, court barber to Queen Victoria — its first scent, and its royal warrants.Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTPenhaligon'sRoyal Warrant BrandsBritish heritagefragrancehttps://courtandcapital.com/blog/royal-engagement-rings-and-their-stories/https://courtandcapital.com/blog/royal-engagement-rings-and-their-stories/The stories behind the most iconic royal engagement rings — Princess Diana's (now Catherine's) sapphire, Queen Elizabeth II's diamond solitaire, and Meghan's trilogy ring.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTroyal engagement ringsroyal jewelleryRoyal Style & Fashionsapphire