This book is the first to explore royal events within the context of Events Studies, and takes an historical approach, examining the development of royal events through different periods.Themes emphasised include the ritual structure of events, the impact of the media and the influence of individual tastemakers.

Jennifer Laing is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management, Sport and Tourism at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. Her research interests include travel narratives; the role of events in society; rural and regional regeneration through tourism and events; and health and wellness tourism. Jennifer is a co-editor of the Routledge Advances in Events Research series and was recognised in 2017 as an Emerging Scholar of Distinction by the International Academy for the Study of Tourism.

Warwick Frost is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management, Sport and Tourism at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. His research interests include heritage, events, nature-based attractions and the interaction between media, popular culture and tourism. Warwick is a co-editor of the Routledge Advances in Events Research series and has co-edited five books and co-authored five research books.

1.Introducing Royal Events; 2.The Ancient World; 3.The Dark Ages; 4.Byzantium; 5.Medieval Kings and Chivalry; 6.The Tudors; 7.The Stuarts; 8.The Georgians; 9.Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette: Elegance and Etiquette at the Bourbon Court; 10.Victoria and Albert: The Royal Family on Display; 11.The Late Victorian and Edwardian Eras: Reclaiming Pomp and Ceremony; 12.The New Elizabethan Era: Deference and Dignity; 13.Royal Events in a Media World; 14.The Legacy of Diana; 15.The Future for Royal Events;