This year, the Emperor of Japan has declared his wish to abdicate. Inevitably, this has led to great discussion in the United Kingdom over whether or not Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II could stand down also. Not only is this suggestion inherently incorrect, it is also deeply offensive and disrespectful to a diligent monarch who has steadfastly served her realms without complaint.
First, let us…
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians was present at the 20th anniversary of the Breast International Group (BIG) on Monday, 17 October 2016 at the City Hall in Brussels. This event aimed to bring together breast cancer specialists from around the world to conduct research in a…
The 2017 London Marathon could be the launchpad for conversation on mental health, Prince Harry has said.
Addressing the public in a video message, the fifth to the throne appealed for those still undecided to sign up and run in support of the Heads Together charity.
The…
Battle of Verdun: Luxembourg royals commemorate 100 years since Verdun
15th October 2016
Wednesday the 13th of October saw Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg travel to the town of Verdun in the northeast of France in order to commemorate 100 years since the Battle of Verdun. The couple were accompanied by their eldest son and heir, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and his wife, Stéphanie.
Coming mid way through World War I (1914-1918), the Battle of Verdun…
It is not unusual for those who get the chance to meet the Queen to speak of their awe at her warm and kind character. And it seems that veteran actor Brian Blessed is no different.
Speaking after receiving an OBE from the monarch at Windsor Castle for services to art and…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima opened the "Mapping Australia: Country to Cartography" exhibition
5th October 2016
Last Monday King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands opened the exhibition “Mapping Australia: Country to Cartography” in the Aboriginal Art Museum (AAMU) in Utrecht. The Royal Couple visited the exhibition in preparation for the state visit…
Crown Princess Mary opens Copenhagen Cultural Children's Summit
5th October 2016
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is back from the USA and she has resumed her national agenda.
Crown Prince Frederik’s wife was in charge of opening the conference in connection with the “Copenhagen Cultural Children’s Summit” in Copenhagen.
This summit concerning children and the arts was held in Denmark for the first time on the 3rd and 4th of October. According to…
For a long time now, the Swedish Royal Family has accustomed us to sweet moments shared on social media. Often we are presented with new official photos, but also very spontaneous and unexpected pictures of the newest members of the family. Recently with the arrival of the…
He has just wrapped up a successful week-long tour in Canada, and it will be business as usual for Prince William as soon as he returns home.
The Duke of Cambridge will be presenting the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards, during a ceremony at the…
Everything you need to know about Queen Elizabeth's Yacht Britannia
29th August 2016
HMY Britannia by Tower Bridge. Credit: Lynda Poulter via Wikimedia Commons.
In service from 1954 until 1997, HMY Britannia is the former royal yacht of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. She was the 83rd such vessel since King Charles II acceded to the British throne in 1660 and had HMY Mary built for him by the Dutch East India Company, and the second royal yacht to bear the name, the first being a…
