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THE PRINCE OF WALES ‘ SLAUGHTER DRIVEN VISIT TO CEYLON IN 1870 – By HUGH KARUNANAYAKE Queen Victoria’ s eldest son the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales made a much publicised visit to Ceylon in 1870. John Capper then Editor of the Times of Ceylon, even authored a book titled “ The Duke of Edinburgh in Ceylon, a book of elephant and elk hunting”to cover the visit. . The Duke was 29 years of age and reputed to be have had a great expertise in foreign affairs. His visit to Ceylon was part of a tour which included India. The tour took place in an age when the hunting of wild animals including birds was considered a” Gentleman’s sport” The Duke undoubtedly lived up to the expected standards  of the day. He arrived in Colombo in the ship “Serapis” to a ceremonial welcome led by the Governor WH ...

Jan 29, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Hugh Karunanayake Tagged , , ,
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When Ceylon celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria-By Avishka Mario Senewiratne and Nilantha Perera   Statue of Queen Victoria in Colombo Since the fall of Kandy in 1815, Ceylon significant for its innumerable resources and pivotal geographic location, became a colony of the British. Queen Victoria was British Ceylon’s 4th monarch after George III, George IV, and her uncle William IV. However, unlike her predecessors or successors, the impact Victoria created in Britain and her colonies was so paramount that even her 64-year reign has been dubbed ‘the Victorian Era’. She is associated with Britain’s great age of industrial expansion, economic progress and especially the territorial expansion of the empire. When Victoria ascended to the throne in 1837, Britain was largely a trade power. During her rule, Britain became a mighty empire and the world’s most powerful nation. Victoria remained popular in Britain as well as her colonies, throughout ...

May 16, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Why is it called Boxing Day? Source : bbc Boxing Day got its name when Queen Victoria was on the throne in the 1800s and has nothing to do with the sport of boxing. The name comes from a time when the rich used to box up gifts to give to the poor. Boxing Day was traditionally a day off for servants – a day when they received a special Christmas box from their masters. The servants would also go home on Boxing Day to give Christmas boxes to their families. The day also has religious connections and is celebrated as Saint Stephen’s Day in Ireland and the Catalonia region of Spain. In some European countries – such as Hungary, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands – Boxing Day is celebrated as a second Christmas Day. Collection money Churches also played a part in the creation of Boxing Day. Through the year ...

Dec 31, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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“KING CHARLES lll” – by Des Kelly So now, after 70 years and the longest ‘Reign’ in history of the late, great, Majesty, Queen Elizabeth ll,  e’Lanka is proud to proclaim our new King Charles lll, with the hope that he will carry out his Royal duties, as his Mother would want him to. If ever the British Royal Family needed an expert tutor, there she was!. Queen Elizabeth ll was indeed a walking enclyopedia  on all matters Royal. She was, without a doubt, the greatest ruling Monarch in history, following the also great Queen Victoria, Empress of India and the Commonwealth of that particular era. I have always been very interested in British History, having owned and read several books on the subject. Like everything in life, there are the good and the bad, to consider. Where England has boasted some Excellent Kings & Queens, there have also been ...

Sep 11, 2022 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , , , , ,
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