The first Highland games in the USA took place in New York in 1836. The Braemar Gathering, which occurs during the first weekend in September, is the only games attended annually by the British Royal Family. At the Bellingham Highland Games in Ferndale, Washington, you can hunt the Nessie ...
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So, now that we have all the housekeeping out of the way, let’s take a look at some of the more fun facts about England. 1. There is A Difference Between the UK and Great Britain The terms “UK” and “Great Britain” are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to ...
Buckingham Palace maintains a centuries-old tradition (going back to 1600) of taking a member of British Parliament “hostage” to ensure the monarch’s safe return when they make a speech at Parliament. Most recently, MP James Morris was taken “hostage” in May 2022 when Prince Charles deli...
Many believe that the Queen consort from 1761 until 1818 had African heritage and was the first biracial member of the British royal family. PBS's Frontline claims that she "directly descended from Margarita de Castro y Sousa, a Black branch of the Portuguese Royal House" and cited a number...
Interesting Facts About London London Had a Gin Craze, and it was… Crazy No, we’re not kidding you. If you think that Londoners are obsessed with gin now, try London in the 18th century. It’s a little-known fun fact about London that the city officially went through a period called...
Ten fun facts about Jennifer Aniston1. 11yo Aniston's Art at Met Museum At the tender age of 11, Jennifer Aniston had already achieved a remarkable feat - her painting was showcased at the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art. This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to her talent and...
9. Youngest Royal Performance Performer At the tender age of just 12, Julie Andrews made history by becoming the youngest person ever to appear in a Royal Command Performance. She had the honour of performing for four members of the British Royal Family - King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, ...
Designated as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism by the United Nations, the year 2017 gave us a new American president, a historic solar eclipse, and a Royal engagement. Below are 27 fun facts about the year that was. 2017 Facts 27. Super Structures 2017 was a banner year for ...
Today, theSpanish royal familyconsists of King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Leonor – Princess of Asturias (next in line to the throne), and Her Royal Highness Sofia, Infanta of Spain. This beloved royal family is known to be much more easygoing than the royals of the British Empire. ...