As it was just announced that the Queen of Bhutan is expecting her second child, we are taking a look at the Queen consort.
Ashi (the equivalent of Lady) Jetsun Pema was born on 4 June 1990 to Dhondup Gyaltshen and Sonam Choki as the second of their five children in Thimpu’s Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital. Through her mother, Sonam Choki, she is a distant cousin of her…
Prince and Princess of Monaco present gifts at Monaco Red Cross and Princely Palace
19th December 2019
On Wednesday, the Prince and Princess of Monaco presented Christmas gifts at the Monaco Red Cross and Princely Palace alongside their niece and nephew, Camille Gottlieb and Louis Ducruet (two of Prince Albert’s younger sister, Princess Stéphanie’s…
King of Bhutan announces Queen is expecting their second child
18th December 2019
As Bhutan celebrated its National Day yesterday, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck announced that his wife, Queen Jetsum Pema is expecting their second child.
During his speech at Thimphu Changlimithang Stadium, the King said that he and the Queen…
James, Viscount Severn was born on 17 December 2007, at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey, to Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex. He has one older sister, Lady Louise (b. 2003).
James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor was born by a caesarian section weighing 6lbs 2oz (2.8kg). His father told the media after his birth about his son, “like most babies, rather…
Belgian and Luxembourg royals mark 75th anniversary of Battle of the Bulge
17th December 2019
Yesterday, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians marked the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge alongside Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg at the Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne, Belgium.
Also in attendance was United States Secretary of Defence, Mark…
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge get their hands dirty during A Berry Royal Christmas
17th December 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge got their hands dirty in last night’s ‘A Berry Royal Christmas’ on BBC1 when the royal couple got a bit competitive in the kitchen while preparing treats for charity workers.
It's getting competitive in the…
The Norwegian Royal Family revealed their Christmas photos yesterday. They feature King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus.
The images were taken by Lise Åserud in the Red Lounge in the Royal Palace.
There are formal photos, as well as some with the family looking a gingerbread house made by children from…
Prince George and Princess Charlotte reportedly set to make first royal Christmas appearance
17th December 2019
The two elder Cambridge children, Prince George, 6, and Princess Charlotte, 4, will reportedly make their first royal Christmas appearance this year according to an exclusive report in the Sun. Their younger brother, Prince Louis, 1, will remain back at home with…
One of Prince Louis of Cambridge’s first words has been revealed by the Duchess of Cambridge during her upcoming BBC Christmas special with Mary Berry.
During the programme, the Duchess told Berry, “One of Louis’ first words was ‘Mary’…
12-year-old Princess Lalla Khadija opens vivarium of National Zoological Garden of Rabat
15th December 2019
Princess Lalla Khadija of Morocco inaugurated the vivarium of the National Zoological Garden of Rabat on Friday, 13 December. The 12-year-old daughter of King Mohammed VI and Princess Lalla Salma undertook the visit without either parent or her older brother, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan.
When she arrived, a section of the auxiliary forces did the ceremonial honours before Her Royal Highness…
