British RoyalsKing Charles IIIQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen bids farewell to President Trump as US State Visit finishes

In the end, they were all smiles. The US State Visit wound to a close in Portsmouth with the Queen bidding a formal farewell to President Donald Trump soon after both had taken part in commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The goodbyes, as is usual with a State Visit, were short. A brief exchange of words, another photocall and the two heads of state parted company…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

US State Visit, Day One - what to expect

The State Visit to the United Kingdom by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, gets under way in just a few hours time. The Queen will welcome Mr Trump and his wife, Melania, to the country as they begin a three day trip. As this controversial and historic State Visit finally starts, Royal Central runs down what to expect from day one. Buckingham Palace You’re going to see a lot…
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European RoyalsSpain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome President of China to Spain

The King and Queen of Spain are hosting the President of China on a state visit to their country. This morning King Felipe and Queen Letizia officially welcomed Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the Royal Palace in Madrid in a traditional ceremony. Their three-day stay will focus on economic, cultural and political ties between Spain and China. Photo: Casa Real During the official…
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European RoyalsSpain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain begin state visit to Peru

The King and Queen of Spain have begun their State Visit to Peru. Felipe VI and Letizia touched down in Lima at the start of a three-day trip focused on boosting relations between Spain and Peru as well as celebrating the historic ties between the two countries. The first engagement of this visit saw the Spanish King and Queen lay a wreath at the National Heroes Pantheon, dedicated to those who…
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