King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee
celebrations have come to a close in Stockholm with a carriage ride
through the city and a concert at Norrbro. On Saturday, 16
September, King Carl Gustaf and his wife, Queen Silvia, took part
in a horse-drawn procession through the heart of Sweden at the end
of his Golden Jubilee weekend. Photo: Clément Morin/The Royal
Court of Sweden The…
The hotel that's about to claim a place in royal wedding history
16th September 2023
Princess Martha Louise of Norway has
announced details for her 2024 wedding to American shaman Durek
Verrett. The couple will be marrying in Gerainger on 24 August in a
historic venue. Martha and Durek have chosen the Hotel Union
Geiranger for their…
The Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II: a celebration of millions with one iconic image
10th September 2023
It’s a Jubilee year with the King of
Sweden marking his Golden celebrations. A reign reaching 50 years
is a major celebration and in 2002, the Golden Jubilee of Queen
Elizabeth II was a momentous occasion across the Commonwealth.
Although the year started off…
How the King of Sweden changed royal rules to allow marriage for love
10th September 2023
Historically the Swedish Royal Family has
had strict laws on who they could marry. However, in the second
half of the twentieth century, major changes were set in place to
allow Swedish royals more freedom in their choice of partners. The
Swedish Act of Succession previously restricted members of the
Swedish Royal Family from marrying commoners or else they and all
of their descendants would…
Edmund Tudor, the royal patriarch whose tomb stands in St. David's Cathedral
10th September 2023
As the Prince and Princess of Wales
attended a small service at St. David’s Cathedral in Wales to mark
the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, they walked
past the tomb of another important figure in royal history. The
Princess laid a small bouquet of flowers…
The tiara that became symbolic of Queen Elizabeth II's long reign
8th September 2023
There were a few pieces in the jewellery
vault of Queen Elizabeth II that she wore time and time again
throughout her reign. The Grand Duchess Vladimirovna Tiara remained
one of her favourite pieces and it is this tiara that features in
the portrait chosen by King Charles…
The Royal Family has slowly evolved over
the last decade. In the first year of King Charles III’s reign,
we’ve seen the senior members of the Royal Family solidify their
new roles, including The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. Edward and
Sophie’s position in the Royal Family has changed significantly
since they married in 1999. Both had initially planned to continue
working in the private…
The Royal Family under Charles III- subtle changes or big differences?
6th September 2023
As the first anniversary of King Charles
III’s Accession Day approaches, we are reflecting upon the first
year of his reign. Although Charles strove for bold change while
Prince of Wales, he has taken a different approach to his role as
sovereign. King Charles’s…
Netflix hints at what the last series of The Crown will feature
5th September 2023
In a hint released on social media,
Netflix has given a sneak peak of a significant royal event that
will be included in The Crown‘s final season. On X, Netflix shared
an image of an order of service for the blessing of the marriage of
The King and Queen’s in…
The striking jewels that combine the stories of two royal families
1st September 2023
It is a set of sapphires that brings
together the histories of several royal dynasties and which made
its mark again when a brand new queen wore it for a major event at
the start of a new reign. The sapphires of the Royal Family have a
fascinating tale to tell. Queen Camilla wore the Belgian Sapphire
Tiara to the first State Banquet of the reign of King Charles III.
Her Majesty chose it for the…
