For almost a thousand years, coronation
services have taken place at Westminster Abbey, in times of peace
and strife. The sovereign sometimes arrives at the Abbey a popular
figure; sometimes, they’re deeply unpopular. More often than not,
they’re crowned by birthright and succession. On a few occasions,
they’re crowned after a battle, like the first king to reign after
the Norman…
After the pomp and ceremony of King
Charles III’s coronation on 6 May, he will return to Buckingham
Palace with one of the most important jewels in the country upon
his head: the Imperial State Crown. This stunning crown is a symbol
of the sovereignty of the monarch…
Sophie cuddles rabbits in the New Forest in her final engagement as Countess of Wessex
10th March 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh made some furry
friends in the New Forest after opening a new climate centre at
Beaulieu. In what was her final ever engagement as the Countess of
Wessex before The King conferred Prince Edward the Dukedom of
Edinburgh, Her Royal Highness met some…
King Charles and Queen Camilla will
undertake their first official state visit since The King ascended
to the throne, visiting France and Germany at the end of the month.
From 26 to 31 March, Their Majesties will embark on an official
visit to celebrate shared histories, cultures and values, according
to Buckingham Palace, and to strengthen the existing relationships.
King Charles and Queen…
Green technology and the glitter of Versailles: the agenda of King Charles's State Visit to France
4th March 2023
Buckingham Palace announced the first
State Visit of King Charles III’s reign will take place at the end
of March, with official visits to both France and Germany on the
calendar. Their Majesties will embark on their first State Visit
between 26 and 31 March, arriving…
Royal Court announces 'lengthy' recuperation for Queen Margrethe after operation
3rd March 2023
Queen Margrethe faces a long period of
rehabilitation following back surgery, the Danish Royal Court has
announced. Queen Margrethe, who underwent major back surgery at the
end of February, may be in rehabilitation over the next few months,
with Crown Prince Frederik…
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…
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess
Mary have wrapped up a successful working visit to India with their
visit billed as an economic promotion of green initiatives related
to water and energy. The royals led a delegation including
government ministers and 38 Danish…
Grand Duke Henri met a Belgian astronaut
on Wednesday and expressed his interest in space exploration, the
Grand Ducal Court revealed. The Grand Duke, who frequently hosts
audiences at the Grand Ducal Palace, met with Belgian astronaut
Raphaël Liégeois ahead of the…
London visit by Crown Prince and Princess of Norway starts with literature celebration
2nd March 2023
The Crown Prince and Princess of Norway
have begun a visit to the United Kingdom to promote relations
between Norway and the UK. The couple stuck to their respective
interests on the first day: literature and green initiatives. Crown
Prince Haakon began the day at a joint Norwegian-British business
conference to talk about cooperation between companies in green
industries, including…
