In the West, the practice of exchanging rings to mark a betrothal dates back to ancient Rome, when noble families would trade iron bands—known as annuli pronubi—to signify that a marriage agreement ...

In the 1800s, coiled snakes were widely recognised as symbols of eternal love, with Prince Albert presenting Queen Victoria with an ouroboros design ... wore an engagement ring featuring a pigeon’s ...

Gaga will perform at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on December 9. Senior business reporter Colin Kruger points out that the deal ...

1852 Scottish Brasserie, name after the year that Prince Albert purchased the Balmoral Estate for Queen Victoria ... from fishing and quad bikes to clay pigeon shooting at Scotland’s largest ...

Other than pigeon droppings, there are several other ... It was built in 1898 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee the year before. Ipoh Padang had formerly been used for major ...

where: 42 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD Romance and mystery abound in this iconic castle hotel, a favourite of Queen Victoria who stayed in the 1800s ... It boasts clay-pigeon shooting, off-road ...

Diners must also try the Crispy Pigeon, which boasts a meticulous preparation process ... The restaurant’s striking location on the 26th floor of H Queen’s in Central is a reflection of its name, ...

On March 11, the Queen was joined by the likes of Victoria Beckham, Cherie Blair, and Penny Lancaster at a reception that celebrated the 15th anniversary of Women of the World (WOW), which Camilla ...