Royal News

King Charles III's Great Seal of the Realm unveiled

The King’s Great Seal of the Realm has been unveiled. The Great Seal is the symbol of Sovereign authority and is traditionally affixed to State documents. Each Monarch has their own, unique Great Seal. Royal Mint King Charles recently approved the new Great Seal of the Realm and the Counter Seal at a meeting of the Privy Council. His Majesty then entrusted it into the custody…
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History

Royals at War: Frederick the Great

While modern monarchs undergo military training and often carry out military service, they rarely serve in battle. Historically, many monarchs would lead their troops in battle. King Frederick II of Prussia, also known as Frederick the Great, would become known for his…
Features

The ominous accession of the last Tsar of Russia

Tsar Nicholas II, one of the most disastrous rulers in modern history, ascended the throne on 1 November 1894. Grand Duke Nicholas was born in May 1868 to the Tsarevitch, Alexander Alexandrovitch, and the Tsesarevna, Maria Feodorovna. During his childhood, he would develop a lifelong friendship with his cousin, the future King George V of the United Kingdom. Nicholas was not…
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Spain

Queen Sofía marks cultural anniversary

Queen Sofía of Spain has carried out a rare public engagement when she travelled to the Burgos area to visit the Sierra de Atapuerca archaeological site.  The evening before the visit, King Felipe’s mother had attended a concert to celebrate the Atapuerca Foundation’s 25th anniversary. The musical exhibition took place in the space in front of the entrance to the archaeological site and…
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European RoyalsSpain

Queen Letizia puts spotlight on Spain's relations with important South American partner

Queen Letizia of Spain has made a visit to Guatemala to spotlight relations between the two countries..  Queen Letizia arrived at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, where she was welcomed by the Guatemalan Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Spanish Ambassador in Guatemala, among other authorities.  The first activity of the trip was carried out in the morning of…
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