On the 30th anniversary of his death, many European Royals reunited in Motril, Spain, to celebrate the life and legacy of King Baudouin of the Belgians.
On Monday, 31st July, the Andalusian city welcomed King Philippe of the Belgians, nephew to King Baudouin and eventual successor to his throne. King Philippe was accompanied by his younger daughter, Princess Eleonore.
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King Felipe privately pays homage to King Baudouin on 30th anniversary of his passing
10th June 2023
King Felipe completed another engagement in Granada last weekend, after the military parade that marked National Armed Forces Day.
Still in his military uniform, but no longer wearing the orders, His Majesty took part in a small commemorative ceremony for King…
King Constantine will be judged ''fairly and strictly'' by history says Greek Prime Minister
11th January 2023
Funeral and burial arrangements for King Constantine II of Greece have been announced, and the Government has not granted a State funeral. However, talks continue between ministers and the former monarch’s family over where the funeral service will take place.
The…
Pope Benedict XVI died on New Year’s Eve at the age of 95, with his funeral scheduled to take place on Thursday, 5th January.
It is likely mourners at the Vatican will be by members of Royal Households in the Papal state for the solemn occasion.
The last time a Pope was buried was in 2005 following the death of John Paul II – a service which saw royals from across Europe fly to…
Special exhibition showcasing The Queen is extended in homage to Her late Majesty
22nd September 2022
A special exhibition showcasing the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is to be extended in homage to Her late Majesty.
The exhibition, which has opened in Trafford, was originally planned as a celebration of the monarch’s 70-years on the throne. It has now been…
Flags fly at full mast once again, but royal mourning continues
21st September 2022
The State Funeral and burial ceremony for the late Queen Elizabeth II concluded the national mourning period that spanned 11 days following her death.
Throughout the mourning period, all British institutional buildings around the world have had their flags flying at…
Chelsea Pensioners mourn their former Commander in poignant ceremony
17th September 2022
The United Kingdom is being filled with tributes in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch of records whose life consisted of 70 years in service to her people and her country.
One particularly moving homage was offered by Chelsea Pensioners and staff of the Royal Hospital; called a Drumhead Service, it is a moment of prayer and reflection offered to fallen soldiers.
This…
Death Gun Salutes ring out to mark the passing of The Queen
10th September 2022
All around the world, tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II have been too many to count. Her troops, the Armed Forces that she was the Head of for 70 years, have joined those homages with gun salutes.
On September 9th 2022, at 1pm, Death Gun Salutes took place around…
Exactly a year ago, Liechtenstein received the devastating news that Princess Marie, wife of sovereign Prince Hans Adam, had suffered a stroke and was admitted to a Swiss hospital, where she would pass away three days later.
Now her adoptive country will commemorate the…
Princess Birgitta of Sweden's husband dies at the age of 83
2nd March 2016
Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern, the husband of Princess Birgitta of Sweden has died at the of 83, the Swedish Royal Court has announced. He died in his sleep after a brief illness in a hospital in Munich, Germany. King Carl XVI Gustaf released the following statement:
‘I and my family received the news with great sadness that Princess Birgitta’s husband Prince Johann Georg of…