European RoyalsFeaturesHistory

What happened to Russia's monarchy?

“For centuries the Tsars of Russia have been waging wars simply for the lust of territory and for the glory of Autocracy. The rulers of Russia have sown the wind and they are now beginning to reap the whirlwind.” -Carl Joubert The story of Russia’s last Tsar and his family is perhaps one of the most tragic royal stories to unfold. The Communist uprising led to the death of Tsar Nicholas…
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Features

The eight best portrayals of The Queen in TV and film

The Queen has been portrayed in TV shows and films over the years by an array of actresses. Whether they have played her on the small screen, in blockbuster films or voiced animated versions of her, there have been some iconic portrayals. Phoebe Barton takes a look back at…
Princess Anne and Family

Zara and Mike Tindall name their daughter

Zara and Mike Tindall have named their newborn daughter. The couple chose the name ‘Lena Elizabeth’, a lovely nod to Zara’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. Lena is pronounced ‘Lay-na’. Lena was born on 18 June at the Stroud Maternity Unit in Gloucestershire. She weighed 9lb 3oz. The new baby is the heaviest royal baby to be born in over 100 years. The previous record…
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InsightThe Sussexes

What titles will the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's children receive?

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. Or so the saying goes. While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have expressed they would like to have a family, so many variables can come into place that could prevent that. So, without placing any pressure on the newlyweds to start a family now, let us have a fun look at what titles their children could have if they…
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Luxembourg

EXCLUSIVE: Tessy Antony, Princess of Luxembourg talks charity work

In part two of our interview with Tessy Antony, Princess of Luxembourg, we hear about her foundation Professors Without Borders, other charity work and plans for the rest of the year. Part one of our interview can be read here. Tessy co-founded the organisation Professors Without Borders(PWB) alongside Dr Caroline Varin and Majeks Walker with the mantra of “Educate, Inspire…
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