European RoyalsSweden

Princess Sofia attends UN Global Goals conference

Princess Sofia of Sweden attended a conference on UN Day to discuss the implementation of the UN’s Global Sustainable Development Goals. Hosted by Entrepreneurship Forum’s Philanthropic Forum, the guest list included business representatives who “raised questions about how politics and the public sector work to achieve the goals, whether economic, social and environmental goals come…
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Belgium

Who is Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant?

Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant, celebrates her nineteenth birthday today, so let’s take a look back at the life of this future Belgian Queen. Princess Elisabeth Theresia Maria Helena (French: Élisabeth Thérèse Marie Hélène) was born 25 October 2001 at the…
British RoyalsThe Yorks

Princess Beatrice's old school makes special gift for her engagement

Princess Beatrice received a special congratulations on her recent engagement – her former prep school, Coworth Park School, sent her a card drawn and designed by its current students. The school’s Twitter account posted photos of the card, a four-panel front featuring champagne glasses, Beatrice and Edoardo, hearts, and a giant diamond ring alongside Beatrice and Edoardo’s engagement…
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British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Meghan undertakes first engagement since ITV documentary

The Duchess of Sussex attended her first public engagement since the broadcast of an ITV documentary in which she talked about the pressures royal life has brought with it. On Tuesday she took part in the opening ceremony of the One Young World Summit in London. Attending in her capacity as Vice President of The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, Meghan joined in the festivities for the opening…
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

The Queen marks end of an era with reception at Buckingham Palace

The Queen hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace on Thursday morning for The Queen’s Trust, a now-defunct charity that supported initiatives in her name. Closed earlier this year and replaced by The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, The Queen’s Trust was formed in the year of Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 and supported voluntary sector organisations working with young people.
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