The Christmas period is always a
particularly fun time for royal watching, with behind-the-scenes
pictures of the palaces being decorated for the holidays and royals
carrying out holiday-themed engagements moving to the forefront.
The British Royal Family have always played a significant part in
Christmas traditions for the UK, with their annual celebration at
Sandringham and the morning walk…
All eyes were on the Princess of Wales
Friday evening as she sported an emerald choker once popularised by
her late mother-in-law, but for royal watchers, it was a callback
to a special night in 1985 when the choker was worn as a headband
by Diana, Princess of Wales. In…
“Twenty-five years ago my grandfather
broadcast the first of these Christmas messages. Today is another
landmark because television has made it possible for many of you to
see me in your homes on Christmas Day.” Queen Elizabeth II uttered
those words on Christmas Day…
William and Catherine plan meeting with President Biden during US visit
1st December 2022
The Prince and Princess of Wales are
reportedly planning to meet US President Joe Biden during their
whirlwind visit to Boston this week. President Biden’s press
secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, announced the news: “The President
intends to greet the Prince and Princess of Wales when he is in
Boston—we are still finalising and working through the details.”
President Biden was…
The Prince and Princess of Wales have
touched down in Boston for their first American visit in eight
years as the couple prepares to celebrate the second year of the
Earthshot Prize. Before arriving, William released a statement
thanking Boston for hosting the couple and…
Queen Camilla makes hard-hitting speech calling for an end to sexual violence
30th November 2022
Queen Camilla gave a powerful speech at a
Buckingham Palace reception, saying that those gathered were
“uniting today to confront, rightly, what has rightly been called a
global pandemic of violence against women.” The Queen hosted a
gathering of advocates, activists…
The Prince and Princess of Wales paid
tribute to the late rugby player Doddie Weir, calling him a hero
for his athletics and his efforts to raise awareness for Motor
Neurone Disease. The iconic rugby player had a storied career,
playing for the Scotland and British & Irish Lions, winning 61 caps
for the Scottish National Team between 1990 and 2000, and playing
in professional league rugby.
Prince William makes first visit to Cornwall since inheriting the Duchy
26th November 2022
Prince William paid his first official
visit to Cornwall in his capacity as Duke of Cornwall this week,
visiting a community orchard and meeting local volunteers. At
Newquay Orchard, William saw how various parts of the operations
support and benefit the local community…
Queen Margrethe to spend Christmas with her sister as sons head overseas
24th November 2022
After a year-long celebration marking her
Golden Jubilee, Queen Margrethe’s Christmas festivities will be
much more low-key, the Danish Royal Court announced Wednesday.
Queen Margrethe and Princess Benedikte are poised to celebrate
Christmas Eve together at Djursland…
Couture, court dress and Kensington Palace combine in major new exhibit
24th November 2022
Kensington Palace will host one of the
most extensive fashion exhibits in recent memory next year with its
couture and court dress exhibition. Historic Royal Palaces, the
entity that supports Kensington Palace and other royal palaces,
announced on Wednesday that it would launch Crown to Couture next
spring, tracing modern couture to Georgian-era court dress through
fashion trends. The…
