Coronation afternoon tea at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel
May 04 2023- Attractions
- Last Updated on 04 May 2023
- Monica Costa
The Great Scotland Yard Hotel, located in London, has launched a Coronation-themed afternoon tea to celebrate the ascension of King Charles III and Her MajestyThe Queen Consort. The sumptuous multi-sensory afternoon tea is available from 1st May for two months, in partnership with the iconic perfumery, Floris London. The afternoon tea takes place in The Parlour, a room that draws on tales of Britain’s Victorian explorers. The multi-sensory afternoon tea has been inspired by the notes of the historical British perfumer’s luxury fragrance, Elite. The hotel’s Head Pastry Chef, Verónica Garrido Martínez, has created the afternoon tea, allowing guests the opportunity to explore this exclusive perfume while celebrating the historical occasion.
Breastfeeding in Georgian times
May 04 2023- Attractions
- Last Updated on 03 May 2023
- Monica Costa
Breastfeeding in Georgian times in Britain was a common practice among mothers, regardless of their social status. It was seen as a natural and important way to feed and nourish infants, and it was not uncommon to see mothers breastfeeding their babies in public. Two paintings, “A Family Group” by Hieronymus van der Mij (1728) and “Silence!” by Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1759), provide a glimpse into this aspect of life in Georgian times.
The King’s Coronation: From Prince of Wales to King of the Commonwealth, how Charles III life unfolded
May 01 2023- Attractions
- Last Updated on 30 April 2023
- Monica Costa
I’m taking a look at the most life-shaping moments of King Charles III, as we approach his upcoming coronation. From his attendance at the remote Gordonstoun school in the 60s to becoming the 21st Prince of Wales on 1st July 1969, and later his training to become a jet pilot in the Royal Navy in 1971, King Charles’ life has been closely monitored by the press and royalists. However, it was his wedding to Diana on 29th July 1981, watched by 750 million people globally, that remains one of the most anticipated weddings in royal history.
