The Vatican has announced that Pope
Francis passed away on 21 April 2025 at the age of 88. The South
American Pontiff was considered a modernising figure by many. As
Pope, Francis met many monarchs, both Catholic and
non-Catholic. His last meeting with royalty came just days
before his death. Pope Francis held a private audience with King
Charles and Queen Camilla on April 9 2025 when they…
The little princess born to be a minor royal who ended up as one of the most famous monarchs of all
21st April 2025
The birth of a royal baby always attracts
interest and almost a century ago, the arrival of a little princess
made headlines even if her destiny at that point seemed to be that
of a minor royal. Instead, the royal birth announced on April 21
1926 would prove to be the start…
The stunning diamond jewel that Queen Elizabeth II loved to wear to Royal Family weddings
21st April 2025
It’s a jewel with a very romantic name
which is perhaps why Queen Elizabeth II chose it for some of the
biggest and most important royal weddings of her reign. It’s also
huge and so adds plenty of sparkle to any family portrait and it
became a Windsor gem thanks to…
Queen Maxima chose one of the biggest and
most dramatic tiaras in the Dutch royal collection. And to really
bring the drama, she made quite the impression by not even choosing
its largest setting. The Dutch Queen wore the Württemberg Ornate
Pearl Tiara for the Omani State Dinner. The tiara was originally
created in 1897 to redesign the gem ahead of Queen Wilhemina’s
enthronement…
These royals are all celebrating birthdays on the same date and there are photos to prove it
16th April 2025
While there are obviously royal birthdays
scattered throughout the year, some days seem to attract the
celebrations. And it turns out that 16 April is the birthday to
have with four royals celebrating. Denmark’s Queen Margrethe
is marking her 85th birthday and her…
The Belgian royal family is currently
enjoying an Easter break and they have plenty to celebrate. Just a
day after King Philippe celebrated his 65th birthday, his youngest
child has marked their own special day as Princess Eleonore turns
17. The Belgian royals have…
It was a gift of love that entertained a
king but which displeased a queen so much that she made sure it was
returned to sender. However, the woman at the heart of the scandal
made sure it returned to within royal walls. he Edwardians: Age of
Elegance is a new major exhibition that has opened at The King’s
Gallery, Buckingham Palace. While the exhibition includes several
historic pieces…
This king wants you to ask him anything at all - and he's set up a website to make it easier
15th April 2025
Have you ever wanted to ask a king a
question? You will finally have your chance as King Philippe
of the Belgians is taking questions to celebrate his 65th
birthday! Well, we think he is. It was actually his four
children who made the announcement as their papa marked…
King Charles and Queen Camilla will be
carrying out one of the most important religious ceremonies on the
calendar as they head to Durham Cathedral to attend the Royal
Maundy service. Maundy Thursday marks the day before Jesus’s
crucifixion when he ate food with his…
Well, we know one tiara that Queen
Camilla won’t be wearing for a while. The Queen’s jewellery picks
have been rather exciting in recent times, from quirky brooches to
her own mother’s exquisite turquoise gems, but a favourite and
famous tiara is out of bounds until the end of the year and for a
very good reason. The sparkling Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara
is now a star attraction in a…
