The Aquamarine Parure began as a
coronation gift and has morphed into a jewelled legacy between a
Monarch and the people of Brazil who contributed, over a period of
15 years, to one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most fashionable and
complete parures. And now that set of sparkling gems is in the care
of Queen Camilla. Queen Elizabeth II was gifted the beginnings of
the Aquamarine Parure from the…
Moving speeches at a birthday celebration for the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Norway
26th August 2023
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess
Mette-Marit hosted a joint 50th birthday party, welcoming people
from all over Norway to a ‘Bakgårdsfest’ at the Royal Palace in
Olso. Queen Sonja welcomed the guests with a speech, telling the
crowd that for their 50th…
A king's relationship with his German bride
25th August 2023
Theirs is a love story that began amidst
the global spectacle of the Olympic Games and has continued for 50
years. As King Carl XVI Gustaf prepares for his Golden Jubilee next
month, let’s look at the enduring romance between the King and his
bride, Queen Silvia. Crown…
The King of Canada has sent a message to
residents of British Columbia and the Northwest Territories
following severe wildfires in the area. In a message sent to the
Governor General of Canada, King Charles shares that he and Queen
Camilla have been “desperately concerned” about the news of
widespread wildfires, and that their visit to the Northwest
Territories in 2022 was a great…
Most popular things named after Queen Elizabeth II
24th August 2023
With the news that the Le
Touquet-Paris-Plage International Airport in France is set to
change its name to add ‘Elizabeth II’ in honour of the late queen,
we started looking into other places and things named after Queen
Elizabeth II. While the French airport is the…
Crown Princess Mary pens message to late mother on visit to National Bereavement Centre
24th August 2023
Crown Princess Mary paid tribute to her
late mother at the opening of a new bereavement centre in Vejle on
Tuesday. Upon arrival, she was greeted by the Centre’s chief
executive and director and a teenager who presented her with
flowers. The National Bereavement…
Crown Princess Mette-Marit gave a
wide-ranging interview with Norwegian broadcaster NRK to coincide
with her 50th birthday. She spoke of her humble beginnings, how
she’s adjusted to life in the Royal Family, and her hopes for the
future. As Norway’s Crown Princess, she said she has been inspired
by the people she meets and the sense of community in her work.
“The fact that together we…
King Charles III has arrived at Balmoral
Castle on for the beginning of his annual summer stay in Scotland.
The King, who recently named himself Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal
Regiment of Scotland, succeeding the late Queen Elizabeth II in the
role, inspected a Guard of…
The Ukrainian Presidential Couple has
paid visits to several European countries over the past couple of
days to strengthen ties and support and spent two days with the
Danish Royal Family. President Zelenskyy and First Lady Zelenska
arrived in Denmark on Sunday afternoon…
If the winning team tells you to jump,
you jump, as Queen Letizia found out on Sunday afternoon. The
Spanish women’s football team, La Roja, won the Women’s World Cup,
defeating England’s Lionesses 1-0 as Queen Letizia and Infanta
Sofía watched from the stands. After their victory, the royal women
joined the team on the field to celebrate their win. Video captured
Queen Letizia…

