Queen Elizabeth II

Most intriguing places named after The Queen

While it is not uncommon for royals, especially The Queen, to have places named after them, some places are more interesting to be named after one of the longest-reigning monarchs in history. So, what are some of the most intriguing things named after Her Majesty? Royal Central takes a look. Princess Elizabeth Land in Antartica While seeing places named after The Queen is expected in the UK…
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Spain

Spanish royals visit parish of Somao to present Exemplary Town of Asturias Award

King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía visited the rural parish of Somao on Saturday to present the parish with the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award given out by the Princess of Asturias Foundation. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the family wore masks as they toured the town alongside members of the local government and representatives of the foundation. They visited…
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Sweden

Prince Daniel tests negative for COVID-19

Prince Daniel of Sweden has tested negative for COVID-19 after falling ill this week. The Prince was due to accompany his wife, Crown Princess Victoria, on a visit to Västmanland County on Thursday, 15 October; however, when the day came, only Victoria travelled to…
The Edinburghs

Countess of Wessex discusses accelerating Vision for Everyone at UN event

The Countess of Wessex has taken part in a discussion at a United Nations event about accelerating Vision for Everyone in honour of World Sight Day. The Countess is currently self-isolating after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19; however, since the event was held virtually, she was able to still participate alongside political leaders, United Nations (UN) Ambassadors…
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BelgiumOpinion

King Philippe shows he is not like his father as he embraces his secret half-sister

The Belgian Royal Palace revealed a welcomed surprise announcement on Thursday – King Philippe of the Belgians had met his half-sister, Princess Delphine (formally known as Delphine Boël) for the first time. The newly discovered siblings had a three-hour meeting to get to know one another and released a joint statement and photo about their time together. Philippe and Delphine said…
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