Denmark

The entire Danish Royal Family visit Prince Henrik in hospital

The entire Danish Royal Family made a joint visit to Rigshospitalet on Saturday to visit Prince Henril who is severely unwell. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe was joined by Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie. All of the royal children were also at the hospital with their parents and grandmother. This visit to hospital can be seen as significant because it…
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British Royals

The Gambia returns to the Commonwealth

The Commonwealth has a new member as The Gambia rejoins the family of nations headed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The West African country departed the Commonwealth only five years ago but has rejoined following a pledge by the country’s President. This means the Commonwealth now has 53 members opposed to just 52. The Gambia was officially reinstated to the family of nations during a…
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The Kents

The Royal Family's links to Freemasonry

It is often dubbed as one of the world’s most secret societies – the world of Freemasonry. From covert handshakes to Masonic rituals, mystery surrounds the organisation which has connections to the British Royal Family. Many members of The Royal Family are rumoured to…
Queen Elizabeth II

80% of people living in the UK have only ever known one monarch - Queen Elizabeth II

As The Queen begins her 66th year on the throne next week, it is perhaps unsurprising that 80% of UK residents have only ever known one monarch – Elizabeth II. The then Princess Elizabeth ascended the throne on February 6, 1952, upon the death of her father, King George VI. According to the Office for National Statistics, 12 million British residents were alive when King George died and…
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