Though she was an unconventional bride, this future Spanish queen chose conventional royal styling on her wedding day 20 years ago.
Prince Felipe and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano shocked Spain when news of their impending engagement was leaked in late October 2003: their romance had been so under wraps that outside of their close circle of family and friends, nobody had any idea that the future…
Why Queen Letizia of Spain's famous engagement ring has disappeared from view
21st May 2024
Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano was not a name familiar to royal watchers up until around 31 October 2003, and even then, many had their doubts that the rumours—that her engagement to Prince Felipe, the Prince of Asturias, was about to be announced—were true.
But on 1…
Princess Ingrid Alexandra donned a military uniform for the first time at the Norwegian Royal Family’s National Day celebrations.
Norway celebrated its Constitution Day with the traditional children’s parade in front of the royals.
At the Skaugum Estate of Crown…
King Charles is set to undertake his first official overseas visit since resuming public duties next month when he leads the British Royal Family at D-Day anniversary events in France.
Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday that King Charles, Queen Camilla, the Prince of Wales and other members of the Royal Family will mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France and the United…
At an event to highlight the scientific and economic research into antimicrobial resistance, the Prince of Wales spoke of the “critical juncture” where the “interconnections between drug resistance, climate change and environmental degradation cannot be…
The Duke of Kent celebrated 55 years as President of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution by visiting the Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station, the first station he ever visited.
Buckingham Palace announced this week that King Charles has succeeded Queen Elizabeth II as the…
In a poignant speech at a gala dinner in Norway, King Harald took time to praise King Frederik and Queen Mary on their 20th wedding anniversary.
Speaking of the new Danish king’s accession earlier this year following Queen Margrethe’s abdication, King Harald said how important it was that he was surrounded by his family in that moment.
The King and Queen of Denmark with the King and…
King Charles hands over military appointment to William in rare joint engagement
14th May 2024
In a special joint engagement Monday afternoon, King Charles formally handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to the Prince of Wales.
The royals met with the Army Air Corps at Middle Wallop Airfield in Hampshire. Upon arrival, King Charles met with…
The Prince of Wales honours Steve Irwin's legacy in surprise video message
13th May 2024
The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance at the Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas to pay tribute to the life and legacy of the late conservationist and animal expert.
Appearing via video from the United Kingdom, William welcomed those in attendance and said that…
Princess Elisabeth is heading to Harvard.
The Belgian Royal Court announced on Tuesday that the future queen will complete her education at Harvard University in Boston, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, having passed the entrance exams required.
Princess Elisabeth will begin a two-year Masters degree in Public Policy from the summer; and the Court announced that this…
