There have only been a handful of queen regnants in Britain’s history. Queen Elizabeth II was the most recent, having reigned a historic 70 years, but 400 years before her reign began, the first queen regnant was crowned: Queen Mary I.
The eldest daughter of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, Mary Tudor, lived a tumultuous life. Born as a legitimate heir, then named…
Queen Mary II's Coronation Chair
1st May 2023
For centuries, all anointed monarchs have sat upon the Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey in one of the most important moments of the ceremony. All anointed monarchs… except for one: Queen Mary II.
Queen Mary II jointly reigned with her husband, William III…
Princess Ingrid Alexandra sends message to fellow graduates
29th April 2023
Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra sent a message to her fellow graduates ahead of their final exams.
In Norway, students take part in a year-long celebration called ‘russefeiring’, which translates to ‘russ celebration’ and means the final spring semester of…
On their final day in Wales, the Prince and Princess of Wales paid a visit to the solemn memorial at Aberfan.
The royal couple arrived at the Aberfan Memorial Garden with a wreath bearing their names and the message “In lasting memory” written in both English and Welsh.
The Memorial Garden is located at the site of Pantglas Junior School, where a majority of people lost their lives.
The jewels that will be used to crown King Charles III
29th April 2023
The Crown Jewels are the most sacred and special jewellery and regalia at the disposal of the monarch, and they are stored permanently at the Tower of London unless otherwise needed for state occasions, such as a coronation.
In total, there are 142 objects with over…
In a special ceremony Friday, King Charles III officially became Commissioner-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
At the quadrangle of Windsor Castle, the King was joined by members of the RCMP and RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme to receive a special…
King Charles III has presented all branches of the military with new colours and standards bearing his cypher in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
The presentation came just a week before his Coronation.
King Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla, presented new colours and standards to the Royal Navy, the Life Guards of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, The King’s Company of the…
William and Catherine learn the ropes on a trip to Wales
28th April 2023
The Prince and Princess of Wales took a leap into the future as they spent time with the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team by abseiling a cliff.
William and Catherine shared on social media: “It was great to spend time learning the ropes with these wonderful…
Crown Princess Mary visits Vanuatu to see firsthand the devastation caused by cyclones
26th April 2023
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark paid a visit to Vanuatu earlier this week, seeing firsthand the devastation brought by cyclones as she tours the Pacific to see the consequences of climate change in this part of the world.
The Danish Royal Court billed the visit to Vanuatu…
After three Oscars, Meryl Streep wins a Leonor
26th April 2023
She’s one of the most critically lauded actresses of all time, and now Meryl Streep will add another award to her numerous trophies: a Princess of Asturias Award.
The Princess of Asturias Foundation has announced that Streep is the recipient of this year’s Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts. The prize will be presented later this year by Princess Leonor, heir to the Spanish…