It seems that, as a nation, we've ticked the 'Jubilee box' and made a concerted move towards 'Olympics mode'. So, I'll admit I felt a tad behind the times when I finally made it to see 'The Queen: Art and Image' exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery last week. This touring exhibition contains some of the most recognisable and resonant images of the Monarch herself across from the last 60 years. Reading like a 'who's who' of the art world, attendees get to stare at the entire gamut of royal portraiture from the best of the biz; from painted portraits and official photographs, to th...
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Ok, so we had our Jubilee countdown of how to spend your time (and money) during this superbly long bank holiday weekend, but this little gem deserves a section in its own right! Louis XIII Cognac alongside the Four Seasons on Park Lane provide the cherry on top of the Jubilee cake with a cocktail worthy of her majesty (and a quick trip down Bond Street). To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, King of the Cognacs, Louis XIII, has collaborated with the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane to create a cocktail worthy of The Queen herself. The Diamond Jubilee Fizz is a delicious...
Read more →It’s that time of the decade again – Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas Queen, Defender of the Faith, or better known as just ‘The Queen’, is celebrating another successful 10 years on the throne. This time around it’s her Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years since her coronation in 1952. And for us that means an additional bank holiday weekend (June 2-5th) embellished not just with diamonds, but fun and festivities, with the whole of London roaming around town in celebration. With every barman, restaurant owner and shop...
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