The King and Queen of Denmark’s first official portraits have been released.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary are shown for the first time as monarch and consort in the images taken at the Christiansborg Palace.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark’s first official portraits have been released, three months after this accession to the throne (photo by Steen…
Which monarchs are head of their nation's Armed Forces?
25th April 2024
In the United Kingdom, one of the monarch’s most important roles is that of Head of the British Armed Forces. For King Charles, this is largely a ceremonial role where decisions are made by the government and the leadership of the armed forces. In many other countries, the…
What is the Royal Order of the Bath?
24th April 2024
The Prince of Wales has been made the Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. The appointment was confirmed by Buckingham Palace in a statement on 23 April with several new honours for members of the Royal Family.
The Royal Order of the Bath is a military…
Queen Silvia sparkles in famous tiara
24th April 2024
Queen Silvia of Sweden pulled out a historic tiara for a State Dinner in Stockholm. King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia are hosting the Finnish President for a State Visit, and Queen Silvia chose a notable piece.
She wore the Nine-Prong Tiara, also commonly referred to as Queen Sofia’s Tiara. This tiara features 580 diamonds and has nine prongs to top off burst and floral elements. Other gems…
Queen Sofia returns to engagements after hospital stay
24th April 2024
Queen Sofia of Spain has gone back to royal duties just days after being released from hospital.
The queen, now 85 years old, headed to Poland to take part in the annual global Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference which is being held in Krakow.
Sofia…
Lady Gabriella Windsor moves into Kensington Palace following tragic death of husband
24th April 2024
Lady Gabriella Windsor has moved into Kensington Palace two months after the tragic death of her husband, Thomas Kingston.
The 43-year-old previously shared a house with Mr Kingston in Notting Hill, however, she has now moved back in with her parents, Prince and Princess…
Lady Marina Windsor has opened up about her relationship with her grandfather, the Duke of Kent, in a new interview.
Speaking to Hello!, Lady Marina described her 88-year-old grandfather as an “amazing man”.
The 31-year-old socialite said: “I love my grandpa. He’s an amazing man and he’s definitely inspired me.”
Lady Marina is the daughter of the Earl and…
The Duchess of Gloucester has been named as a Royal Lady Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
The King appointed her to the Order on April 23rd 2024, St. George’s Day, the traditional time for appointments to the oldest order of chivalry in…
The King has made the Princess of Wales a Royal Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour.
The Order was founded in 1917 by King George V and recognises contributions to public service as well as to the arts, medicine and science.
It is the first time a member…
The Duchess of Gloucester: the discreet royal whose long service has been recognised with a special honour by King Charles
23rd April 2024
The Duchess of Gloucester has been named as a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by King Charles III.
It is a reflection of the ongoing senior role within the Royal Family that the Duchess has. In the announcement, Buckingham Palace noted that Her Royal Highness has links with over dozens of organisations covering a wide range of areas including sport, the arts and health and…