Queen Elizabeth II
An Emblem of our Time
September 4 - 14, 2023 | Maximum Group Size: 15 Participants | Availability: Open
Formerly the English Manner
Just a few short months ago, Britain was joined by much of the world in celebrating the longest reigning monarch with the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Whilst everyone understood her significant age, no one believed that one day we would be without her wise counsel and guiding presence, yet at the beginning of September, that period of readjustment and reconfiguration began abruptly when the late Queen finally gave in to anno domini and passed the baton of the British crown to her son, His Majesty King Charles III.
Memorial at Buckingham Gate
A press article commented after the events of 8th September that Her Majesty was an ‘emblem of our time’ which has never been so true. Queen Elizabeth lived through a World War, an abdication and the early death of her father which in itself brought about huge social and economic changes. From the British car industry to aircraft manufacture and the rise of technological advances in every sector, to the strengthening of Commonwealth ties and the advancement of education, there have probably been more significant changes in the last 70 years in terms of society than ever before.
Hampton Court Palace & Gardens
There will not be many amongst us who can remember anyone other than the late Queen and some significant changes may well be on the cards in terms of Royal residences, who lives where and who does what! However, the fundamental principles and traditions of our monarchy remain, and we are delighted to be able to give guests a glimpse of history together with an insight into what may be to come. Curated by Alexandra Messervy, a former member of The Royal Household of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, we have put together a programme which celebrates the history and traditions of the British Monarchy and will commemorate the events to come. Guided by our superb experts throughout, visits include hosting by a cousin of The Prince of Wales, our own Alexandra Messervy who gives insight into Royal service, and some of London’s finest history and art guides.
Accommodation will be at the celebrated Rembrandt Hotel located close to the Victoria and Albert Museum, or the prestigious Sloane Club, a delightful private members’ haven in Chelsea close to the River Thames.
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