Pour some bubbly, it’s The Queen’s
‘jubbly!’ At least, it is if you buy the misspelt Platinum Jubilee
commemorative pieces that just hit the market. Looking to
capitalise on The Queen’s historic reign, Chinese manufacturers
rushed through a series of teacups, mugs and plates that read “To
commemorate the Platinum Jubbly of Queen Elizabeth II.” Now those
pieces are being sold…
Crown Princess Mary paid tribute to her
Australian roots at a sod-laying ceremony at the Copenhagen Zoo on
Wednesday. Accompanied by her twin children, Prince Vincent and
Princess Josephine, Crown Princess Mary helped begin the
construction of ‘Mary’s Australian…
On 30 March 2001, Queen Beatrix announced
the engagement of her son and heir, Prince Willem-Alexander to the
Argentine-born investment banker Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti. The
couple were married on 2 February 2002. Today, King
Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are…
The Duchess of Cambridge has become
patron of the Rugby Football League and the Rugby Football Union,
Kensington Palace announced today. Kate’s arrival as patron of
these two rugby organisations further aligns with her “longstanding
passion for sport and the lifelong benefits it can provide, both
within our communities and on an individual level,” according to
the Palace. “We are…
As The Queen prepares to mark her
Platinum Jubilee on 6 February—with further celebrations in
June—let’s take a look back at the previous three jubilees of her
reign: the Silver Jubilee, the Golden Jubilee, and the Diamond
Jubilee. The Queen’s Silver Jubilee…
As Elizabeth II makes royal history, how do the reigns of Europe's other monarchs measure up?
31st January 2022
Queen Elizabeth II is about to make
history as she becomes the first British Monarch to rule for
seventy years. It’s no surprise that she’s currently Europe’s
longest-reigning monarch, but how do her fellow monarchs fare when
the lengths of their reigns are…
The Duchess of Cambridge shows support for Shout as it reaches milestone millionth conversation
27th January 2022
The Duchess of Cambridge was on hand to
thank Shout volunteers as the mental health text line celebrated
its millionth conversation. During her visit, Kate met with three
Shout volunteers to hear more about their experiences as volunteers
and how using the skills they’ve acquired have helped them beyond
volunteering with the charity. Selena told Kate that she became a
Shout volunteer to…
A touching connection to Denmark was
discovered on Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday when Queen
Margrethe revealed that she designed the young royal’s cypher in
2004. The Danish Royal House shared birthday congratulations on its
official Instagram account…
The Duke of Cambridge will carry out his
first official visit overseas since the pandemic began in February
when he visits the United Arab Emirates on behalf of the British
government. Kensington Palace announced the news on January 21st
2022, noting that William’s…
As Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway
celebrates her 18th birthday, let’s take a look at her godparents,
chosen ahead of her baptism at the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace
on 17 April 2004. King Harald Ingrid Alexandra’s paternal
grandfather—and predecessor—is her first godparent. Born in 1937 to
Norway’s second modern monarch, Harald ascended to the throne
following his…
