The smallest portrait ever created of
Queen Elizabeth II has gone under the hammer at auction. Measuring
just 20 millionths of a metre, the portrait is even less than the
width of a human hair. Photo supplied by Fire Digital News The
portrait was made by scientists at the Oxford Instruments Asylum
Research in celebration of Her late Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. The
image was sold at…
King Harald of Norway announces his retirement (but not as King!)
22nd December 2022
King Harald of Norway has announced his
retirement. But fear not, His Majesty is not stepping away from the
throne, but his lifelong hobby – sailing. His Majesty has made the
decision to no longer participate in international competitions,
something he has done all of…
The King is recruiting a number of
seasonal staff to work at The Royal Stud in Sandringham. The role
would see successful applicants working during the breeding season
from January through to the end of May. As part of the duties, the
candidates would need to look…
The King follows in his mother's footsteps as he invites the Royal Family to Windsor Castle for Christmas lunch
21st December 2022
The King hosted a traditional
pre-Christmas dinner at Windsor Castle on Tuesday for members of
The Royal Family. Senior royals and extended members of the family
are invited to enjoy Christmas dinner with the monarch each year –
a rare occasion where everybody gets together. During her reign,
Queen Elizabeth II always hosted this large gathering at Buckingham
Palace a few days before…
On December 3 2021, Fortune FitzRoy, the
Dowager Duchess of Grafton, died at the age of 101. For more than
half a century, the Duchess was Mistress of the Robes – the most
senior lady in the Royal Household. The honorary position dates
back to 1553 when Susan…
King Maha Vajiralongkorn has reportedly
rushed to be by his daughter’s side following a ‘medical
emergency’. The situation is unclear with the Royal Household
declining to comment, however, it is understood that 44-year-old
Princess Bajrakitiyabha has suffered a…
Prince William releases heartbreaking statement following the death of his close friend
9th December 2022
The Prince of Wales has released a short
statement on social media, paying tribute to a close family friend
who was killed in a plane crash earlier in the week. Mark Jenkins
and his son, Peter, both died in the crash in Kenya while carrying
out an aerial patrol to protect wildlife. Taking to Twitter, Prince
William said: “Mark Jenkins, and his son Peter, were tragically
killed when flying…
Tension within Luxembourg's Royal Family as Grand Duchess Maria Teresa embroiled in altercation with staff member
9th December 2022
Tensions appear to be rising in the Grand
Ducal Family of Luxembourg after it was revealed that Grand Duchess
Maria Teresa became embroiled in a verbal altercation with a member
of staff. According to newspaper d’Lëtzebuerger Land‘ and RTL, the
employee has been…
The King sidesteps questions on the latest Sussex melodrama during London engagement
8th December 2022
The King has sidestepped questions about
the Duke & Duchess of Sussex following the release of their Netflix
documentary series. During a visit to King’s House in central
London, His Majesty was asked by members of the public whether he
had seen the first episodes of…
A man has been arrested on suspicion of
common assault following an incident during a walkabout carried out
by The King in Luton. Bedfordshire Police say a man in his 20s has
been arrested. It is believed that an egg was thrown in the
direction of His Majesty. The King is spending the day in
Bedfordshire, starting at Luton Town Hall where he met community
leaders and voluntary…
