The Princess of Asturias marked another milestone over the weekend: attending her first Pascua Militar alongside her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia.
The traditional military event—which translates to ‘Military Easter’ in English—marks the solemn beginning of the military’s new year and is attended annually by the King and Queen.
It coincides with the…
Margrethe II on future king and queen, Frederik and Mary: ''you are a credit to Denmark''
1st January 2024
As she announced her abdication, Queen Margrethe II urged the people of Denmark to give their support to her successor, Frederik, and his wife, Mary, who, from January 14th 2024, will be King and Queen of the country. Margrethe has often spoken of her pride in the couple and…
The colourful tiara that has become the poignant link between a past consort and a future queen
1st January 2024
On January 14th 2024, Denmark will get a new king and queen. The reign of Frederik X will give his country its first queen consort in half a century when his Australian born wife becomes Queen Mary. And throughout her time as a royal, the future queen has worn a very special…
King Harald shared a message of hope heading into 2024 in his annual New Year’s Eve speech.
“Tonight I want to encourage you to light candles,” the King said. “A light for all who suffer in wars and conflicts. A light for people we miss. And a light for hope.”
Speaking from the Royal Palace in Oslo, King Harald said that for us to have hope, we have to think of ourselves as a…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has announced her reign will end in January 2024. She will abdicate her throne on January 14th 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her accession. She became one of the most successful and popular monarchs in her country’s history, despite having…
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has announced her plans to abdicate at the start of 2024. The Danish monarch will step aside on January 14th 2024, the 52nd anniversary of her reign. She will be succeeded by her son who will become Frederik X of Denmark and at his side will be…
Queen Margrethe has announced that she plans to abdicate in January 2024 during her annual New Year’s Eve speech.
In a stunning announcement, the Queen said: “I have decided that now is the right time. On 14 January 2024–52 years after I succeeded my beloved father–I will step down as Queen of Denmark. I leave the throne to my son Crown Prince Frederik.”
Her speech touched upon the…
It was the royal event of the year: the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6 May in Westminster Abbey. After a lifetime of service and decades of waiting for the throne, finally, the King was crowned in a glittering ceremony. Though it lacked much of the…
A romantic touch as four royal brides wore their wedding tiaras to an historic evening
31st December 2023
For the royal women at King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee gala dinner on 15 September, it was another opportunity to wear their best jewels. For a handful of them, it was the chance to re-wear their respective wedding tiaras.
Queen Anne-Marie of Greece — The…
The King’s Coronation Medal was unveiled by the government soon after Charles III was crowned, as was the list of people who would receive it.
More than 400,000 Coronation Medals were distributed, according to the Culture Secretary, including everyone involved in the 6 May ceremony.
Members of the Armed Forces and frontline first responders, including police, fire, emergency services, and…
