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…
Belgium's royal year sees jubilee celebrations and a look to the future
30th December 2023
It was a milestone year for many reasons for Belgium’s royals: King Philippe celebrated his 10th anniversary on the throne, Queen Mathilde celebrated her 50th birthday, and Princess Elisabeth continued her rise on the global stage.
Among these events, it was…
It was a year of celebration and reflections for the Dutch Royal Family. King Willem-Alexander celebrated 10 years on the throne. His heir, Princess Catharina-Amalia, continued her journey onto her future path. Queen Máxima continued her advocacy for financial inclusion…
Milestone birthdays round out an eventful year for the Norwegian royals
29th December 2023
There were a few milestone birthdays this year in Norway. A future queen finished high school and announced her immediate plans. A princess who found love again finally revealed her plans to wed in 2024, and all the while, we covered the day-to-day of the Norwegian Royal Family this year. Let’s take a look back at their 2023!
The first story we reported on King Harald this year was his…
The highs and lows in Denmark: another roller coaster year for the Danish Royal Family
29th December 2023
After the fickle 2022—which saw Queen Margrethe’s Golden Jubilee and Crown Princess Mary’s 50th birthday but also saw global headlines for the removal of Prince Joachim’s children’s titles—we bet the Danish Royal Family were hoping for a quieter 2023.
In many…
The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg have had many reasons to celebrate this year: the birth of a new prince, a royal wedding for a beloved daughter, and two grandchildren due in 2024.
In one of our first posts of the year, we looked ahead to the royal weddings of 2023…
New titles, same old work ethic: the year for the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh
29th December 2023
In many ways, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are a bed rock of the Royal Family: the steadfast couple who carries out daily engagements, travels the world, and represents King Charles III at state and ceremonial events.
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This year, they gained new titles: from the Earl and Countess…
After the turbulence of 2022, Monaco’s Princely Family seemed to ease into a quiet groove in 2023, carrying out engagements with the entire family present, though rumours continued to dog Prince Albert and Princess Charlene.
In fact, Prince Albert was one of the first…
It’s been an eventful year for the Prince and Princess of Wales. Their first full year in their new roles came to a close with new high-profile initiatives for young people, homelessness, and the environment. There were official overseas visits and ceremonial state…
One of Queen Sonja’s most modern and unique tiaras was a gift from her husband on her 60th birthday.
In 1997, Queen Sonja was presented with the Modern Gold Tiara, crafted by Millie Behrens. The tiara features golden strips of metal set with diamonds in the spacing and a central gemstone that can be changed between a red-orange topaz, a tourmaline, and a diamond.
The tiara is truly…
