We know that sometimes monarchs choose a different regnal name than the one they have gone by throughout their life—King George VI is a famous example of this, having gone by Bertie (or Albert, his given name) until he became King – but what about those who go by nicknames or middle names instead of their given names?
Today we’re looking at examples of royals throughout history and…
It’s best known now, in royal terms, as the name of the youngest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, who is now 19, is the latest member of the family to carry a name with a rather impressive royal history. Here, we…
She was called ‘the White Rose’ and her time as queen lasted just one summer. Geraldine, last Queen of Albania, reigned as consort for just a year before she and her royal family had to flee an Italian invasion.
Though she spent the rest of her life…
Spain's royals share behind-the-scenes glimpses of Princess Leonor's military training
21st September 2023
The Spanish Royal Family shared an update on Princess Leonor’s military training at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza.
Accompanied by a carousel of images showing the future queen’s training, the Spanish Royal House shared that Princess Leonor has passed basic training and will continue with her education and training at a more advanced level.
The Spanish Royal House revealed that…
The Princess of Wales praised the ‘really precious’ youth charity Streets of Growth during a visit.
Catherine toured the East London charity facilities and met both staff and young people who receive help from the organisation.
Streets of Growth helps to re-engage…
The Prince of Wales has announced the 15 finalists for this year’s Earthshot Prize during the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit in New York City.
They’ve been chosen after more than 1,100 nominees were recommended by the expert council that spends each year…
A royal debut on Prince's Day as King Willem-Alexander reflects on his reign
20th September 2023
As King Willem-Alexander delivered the annual Prinsjesdag speech, his second daughter, Princess Alexia, attended the ceremony for the very first time.
The King, celebrating 10 years on the throne, mentioned this in the opening of his Prinsjesdag (or Budget Day) speech from the throne, telling the gathered members of the government: “Ten years that I look back on with gratitude. Some events…
New York's his oyster: the Prince of Wales sees environmental innovation in the Big Apple
19th September 2023
The Prince of Wales wasted no time wading into the New York City Harbour to view an innovative water-saving project involving oysters on the first day of his visit stateside.
William, who is in New York for the second annual Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit, began his…
The Princess of Wales has visited the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton, learning about the vital operations that take place at one of the UK’s busiest air fields.
Catherine visited in her capacity as Commodore in Chief of the Fleet Air Arm, one of her newer…
Romance in the air in Sweden as four royals re-wear their wedding tiaras
18th September 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 Khedive of Egypt Tiara
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