Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla steps in where Anne Boleyn feared to tread

When King Charles ascended the throne in September 2022, Buckingham Palace announced that a full review of royal patronages was under way. The review has been concluded, and a new list of royal patronages has been shared. Queen Camilla has taken on several new patronages, including one that dates back to the twelfth century. It was announced this week that The Queen will be patron of the…
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Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla leads celebration of nurses

The Royal Family took to social media on Sunday, 12 May to mark International Nurses Day, sharing a visit by Queen Camilla to the Royal London Hospital.  The Queen visited the Royal London Hospital together with BBC presenter, Alex Jones, to highlight the work that the…
Denmark

The Wedding Dress of Queen Mary of Denmark

Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark will be celebrating their twentieth wedding anniversary on 14 May 2024. Although their year has been busy with Frederik’s ascension and the ensuing ceremonies and engagements, we are looking back at their wedding with a closer look at Mary’s wedding gown. Then Mary Donaldson, the future Danish Queen turned to Danish designer Uffe Frank to create…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon pays tribute to fallen on National Veterans Day

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway took on a significant duty this week to mark a sombre anniversary for Norway. On Wednesday, 8 May, Crown Prince Haakon marked Liberation Day by participating in a ceremony at the National Monument in Oslo. The ceremonies took place at Akershus Fortress, a thirteenth century castle. He laid a wreath in honour of those who lost their lives in war during the…
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Royal News

King Charles says he is happy to be "uncaged"

King Charles has spoken of his happiness at being able to carry out more public engagements again as he took on his first military duty since his return. On a visit to Hampshire, The King spoke of his relief as he continues to carry out more engagements after doctors gave…
Features

The tiara of a queen: the diamond diadem worn by Mary of Denmark for her wedding

Queen Mary of Denmark has stayed incredibly busy since Queen Margrethe’s abdication in the middle of January. The Danish King and Queen will be celebrating a notable anniversary in the coming weeks- 14 May marks their 20th wedding anniversary. The Australian born Mary wore a never-before-seen tiara for her royal wedding. The soon-to-be Crown Princess received her wedding tiara from her…
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