As the world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament gets underway in leafy South West London, we take a look at some of the (written and unwritten) etiquette rules of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships. Lat year, the British grand slam was cancelled due to coronavirus and, while tennis fans will delight in the return … Read more
A picnic. From the dappled light to a breeze catching the canopy of leaves giving you shade, to gently chinking glasses, can anything conjure up such a wonderful image of summer? With restrictions on meeting up indoors with people from different households still in place, a picnic is the perfect way to enjoy an alfresco … Read more
The English Season is the name given to a number of social and sporting events that take place during the spring and summer. This calendar of prestigious events traditionally attracts Royalty, celebrities and high society as well as visitors from all over the world. Think Pimm’s, strawberries, fascinators and picnics at regattas, festivals, concerts and … Read more
The trials and tribulations of the aristocratic Crawley family captivated audiences around the world for six seasons before culminating in a record-breaking finale on Christmas Day 2015. This week Lord Grantham, Lady Mary and the other characters in the British period drama are reunited on the big screen thanks to the highly-anticipated release of the … Read more
The annual Royal Ascot Style Guide is renowned for setting the fashion tone and predicting key trends for the British summer social season. The Style Guide – first unveiled in 2012 to formally document Royal Ascot’s strict dress code – is released three months ahead of the five-day June event each year; to give racegoers … Read more
For a wedding, a big occasion or just because, what does a hat say? Advice from experts including the Queen’s milliner. The right hat can be a real feather in your cap… but you definitely don’t want to look like a mad hatter. We ask three experts to give their advice on choosing the right … Read more
