Tag Archives: Queen Victoria

Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration, Buckingham Palace

Last Friday, the day before the official summer opening of Buckingham Palace,  I visited a remarkably quiet palace (if you discount the assembled media and camera crews), to attend the launch of Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration. To mark Her Majesty … Continue reading

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Coutts Bank and London’s Theatreland

Coutts & Co has a long history of supporting the performing arts and has looked after the financial affairs of many past clients connected with the arts. Past clients have included Bram Stoker, Charles Dickens, Chopin and Berlioz. The Coutts family … Continue reading

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The Grove’s Russian Christmas Preview

I was recently invited to stay as a guest of  The Grove in Herfordshire for an exclusive preview of their Russian Christmas. The luxury hotel and spa, situated in Chandler’s Cross, is otherwise known as London’s cosmopolitan country estate due to its close proximity to London and a … Continue reading

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