In February 2013, Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope in 600 years to abdicate. Since that time he had been living in Vatican City as Pope Emeritus.
On December 31, 2022 Pope Benedict died at the age of 95. Though he was no longer “the Pope,” he was a Pope Emeritus. Therefore, his funeral will follow the same guidelines for an active Pope as laid out in the “Funeral Rites of the…
ROYAL YEAR IN REVIEW: How The Queen's Green Canopy became a tribute to an historic reign
28th December 2022
It started out as a loving gift to Her Majesty in honour of her 70 years of service and it became a memorial to Queen Elizabeth II and her historic reign.
The Queen’s Green Canopy has resulted in the planting of more than one million trees throughout the Commonwealth.
This week, a face-to-face meeting, amends and a promise took place at Buckingham Palace.
Lady Susan Hussey apologised in person to charity founder Ngozi Fulani after an incident last month at a reception at Buckingham Palace.
Hussey repeatedly asked Fulani where she…
Queen Camilla continues special Christmas tradition with ill children
10th December 2022
Queen Camilla opened the doors of Clarence House to children to kick off the Christmas season.
Continuing a six-year tradition, Queen Camilla invited the children of Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity to her home for a special Christmas lunch.
The families and their caregivers were treated to a visit by Father Christmas, carolling, and Camilla…
The country of Jordan has been a monarchy for just over 100 years. In 1921, the monarchy was set up as a result of the Arab Revolt and World War I.
Abdullah I was the first ruler, and he oversaw many changes during his time as leader. Jordan began as a British…
The spooky stories told about one of the most romantic royal castles
27th October 2022
Glamis Castle is steeped in history. Located in Angus, Scotland, it has been the seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and home to the Lyon family since the 14th century. An author you may have heard of, William Shakespeare, used it as inspiration for “Mac, err…
Paw prints will continue to be found around Buckingham Palace, but this time they won’t belong to corgis. Instead they will be from Queen Camilla’s Jack Russells.
Beth, 11, and Bluebell, 10, will move into Buckingham Palace with their humans, a.k.a. King Charles and Queen Camilla, once renovations are complete. Until then, they will continue to live at Clarence House.
Queen Camilla…
The Countess of Wessex sees legacy of Diamond Jubilee on visit to Malawi
12th October 2022
The Countess of Wessex is in Malawi to see the impact of work done in Queen Elizabeth II’s name.
World Sight Day is on 13 October, and Sophie will be in Malawi to participate in the yearly national celebrations. Her Royal Highness will meet patients who have been…
For over seven hundred years, albeit with a few interruptions, the House of Grimaldi has ruled Monaco. A constitutional monarchy, it is currently headed by Albert II, Prince of Monaco. The succession in Monaco is male-preference primogeniture. Although Albert II is the…
When The Queen’s coffin returns to London, it will lie at rest in Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Sovereign. Of the 775 rooms available to choose from, the Bow Room is where The Queen will spend her final time at Buckingham Palace.
The Bow Room is not often seen by the public. It is named because of a large window along one side of the room that faces the garden. The…
