Tag: Queen Mother

The Queen Mum’s Favorite foods

Right up until her death at age 101, the Queen Mother was passionate about food. She most certainly had her favorite foods and also her favorite tipplings.  It was well known that in her later years that she would enjoy a Dubonnet and a gene before lunch. By six pm she was enjoying dry Martinis and Veuve Clicquot champagne was served at dinner.   A […]

Famous Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom

If there is one thing Britain is known for it is the crown jewels. They have been discovered in the burial mounds of ancient kings and rulers that date back to 200 B.C.  The crown jewels back then were Roman or pagan and featured bronze circlets adorned with human faces.   One of the first official crowns was worn by William , Duke of Normandy. […]