Tracy Anderson, a post-doctoral researcher from the University of Sussex, is delving into the real lives of the servants and staff who once walked the tiled corridors and the backstairs of the Pavilion. For three weeks now I have been … Continued
Waltzing and Pic-Nic parties are busily forming amongst the most tasty of our winter sojourners and the close of the military tour of the Prince Regent, and his Royal Brother, the Commander in Chief, promises us the gratification of their … Continued
A silver wedding dress On 11 September 2012 the oldest surviving wedding gown in British royal history will go on display at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion. It was the wedding dress worn by Princess Charlotte of Wales, the only legitimate child … Continued
“It enchants the senses, and excites…” There is no shortage of visual and written records from the early to mid-19th century documenting and describing the interior of the Royal Pavilion. Nash’s detailed Views, accompanied in a later edition by Brayley’s … Continued
‘Clemency of season proves no bar to the Prince of Wales’s benevolence. Last week the sum of fifty pounds, by command of his Royal Highness, was distributed to the poor of Brighthelmstone, and of which about 400 families were partakers.’ … Continued
Several houses we hear are already taken on the Steine at Brighthelmstone, for the ensuing summer, from a motion that his Majesty will honour that place with his Royal Preference, for the benefit of sea-bathing. From The Sussex Weekly Advertiser, … Continued
With royal events very much in the news, Brighton itself has seen many royal visits in the past, notably that of Prince William’s great grandparents, the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth), who visited … Continued
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