Japan’s Hisako, Princess Takamado has
undergone surgery for acute appendicitis at a Tokyo hospital, the
Imperial Household Agency said. The 90-minute laparoscopic surgery
took place on Thursday at the University of Tokyo Hospital after
developing abdominal pain on Wednesday. She had been admitted to
the hospital earlier on Thursday ahead of her procedure. The
66-year-old is said to be…
Princess Estelle of Sweden’s school has
cancelled classes today after a student at the elementary school
tested positive for the coronavirus last night. The school says
they are gathering more information on what to do from Infectious
Diseases Stockholm and the…
If you watched President George H.W.
Bush’s casket arrive in Maryland in December 2018 and are British,
you might have been confused as to why “God Save The Queen” was
being played. If you are American like me, you would think nothing
of it. You would recognise it…
Prince Oscar of Sweden is celebrating his
fourth birthday today. The Prince will celebrate the day privately
with his family once his parents have completed their royal duties
for the day. The Crown Princess has two events scheduled today: a
cabinet meeting and a meeting with the Radiation Safety Authority’s
Director General Nina Cromnier. Prince Daniel has a meeting with
Generation Pep.
Review: At Home with Diana
2nd March 2020
Deb Stratas has written her fourth book
featuring Diana, Princess of Wales. This one, At Home with Diana,
tells Diana’s story through the windows of her homes and
residences. The book goes from her birth to her death in homes such
as Park House, Althorp, Kensington…
Fatimah, Last Queen of Libya
1st March 2020
Early Life Fatimah was born in 1911 (the
exact date has never been known) in what was Italian Libya in the
Oasis of Kufra as the fifth daughter of Ahmed Sharif
as-Senussi – who was the former 3rd Grand Seussi of
the Senussi order of Sufism – and Khadija
bint…
New family photo released of Bhutan's Royal Family
1st March 2020
The Royal Office in Bhutan has released a
new family photo of the King and Queen of Bhutan with their son,
the Dragon Prince. The image was taken in February 2020 in the
Throne Room of the Tashichhodzong in Thimphu. King Jigme Khesar
Namgyel Wangchuck married Queen Jetsun Pema in 2011. Together, they
have one son, Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck (also called the
Dragon Prince) who turned…
Farah, Last Empress of Iran
28th February 2020
Early Life Born on 14 October 1938,
Empress Farah Pahlavi was the only child of Sohrab Diba and Farideh
Diba Ghotbi in Tehran. Less than ten years later, in 1947, she
would lose her father at an early age; as Farah was very close to
her father, his death deeply…
Canada says they won't pay for Sussex security after 31 March
27th February 2020
Canada has said they will not pay for the
Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son, Archie’s security once
the couple officially quits as working members of the Royal Family
on 31 March. Canada has been forking out the bill since the couple
relocated there in…
Verdict delivered regarding custody of Princess Haya and Sheikh Mohammed's two children while Sheikh fights to keep judgment private
27th February 2020
The verdict has been read in a London
court regarding the custody case of Princess Haya, 45, and Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President of the UAE and
Rule of Dubai’s two children. A public statement was read out on
Wednesday by Lord Justice Underhill saying that the case “raises
matters of public interest beyond the particular issue in the
wardship…

