It’s a rarity in royal jewellery boxes –
a tiara covered in amethysts. And it’s a favourite of a royal
family whose gems are renowned for their unusual designs. The
amethyst tiara of the Norwegian royal family is a convertible piece
and one of the newest pieces in this regal collection. It remains a
bit of a mystery, as we do not know which jeweller made it or why
it was…
Charles III has released a rare message
as King of Canada marking an important anniversary. February 15
marked the 60th anniversary of Canada’s current flag, the red and
white maple leaf. The King shared a message on celebrating the
anniversary. King Charles said…
Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg has
celebrated her birthday and it was an extra special one as it’s her
first since becoming a mum. As is now a royal tradition, the
princess took to social media to thank everyone for their good
wishes. Her royal family shared a…
King Charles has carried out some
athletic diplomacy with a visit to Tottenham Hotspur. The King
visited the football club for a joint event between Tottenham
Hotspur Premier League team and the US National Football
League. King Charles visited the club to celebrate the work
that Tottenham is doing in the community to support local
businesses and promote community. In addition to…
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
has visited an inclusive sports club in Amsterdam. The Dutch
King visited Only Friends sports club, an Amsterdam organisation
that allows children, teens, and adults with physical and
developmental disabilities a place to…
Queen Mathilde of Belgium began a solo,
three-day trip to Costa Rica with an emergency on the way
there. Queen Mathilde’s flight to Costa Rica saw her plane
forced to make a priority landing fifteen minutes early with a
cracked windshield. Thankfully, everyone on…
Queen Sonja of Norway has left Oslo for
warmer climes with a visit to Rome and a new exhibition that
showcases some of her country’s most famous art. The Norwegian
queen visited Rome to see a new exhibition on Norwegian artist
Edvard Munch. The Palazzo Bonaparte is hosting “MUNCH: Inner Fire”,
an exhibition that includes 100 of Munch’s original works.
The exhibition was first…
King Charles takes on engagement with Prime Minister and Deputy PM - and walks into a debate
11th February 2025
King Charles has joined by Prime
Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, and Deputy Prime Minister, Angela
Rayner, for a rare joint engagement between Monarch and
politicians. And the decision has raised a debate about whether the
event was too political for The King to take…
Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine coordinate for a very important reason
10th February 2025
As the Swedish Royal Family came together
to mark the birth of a brand new princess, there were other
important matters to bear in mind, too. Crown Princess Victoria and
Princess Madeleine both attended a church service for their niece,
Princess Ines, in pale blue grey.
The engagement ring of a queen: Camilla's stunning diamond sparkler
10th February 2025
When it was announced in February 2005
that the then-Prince of Wales had proposed to Camilla
Parker-Bowles, ITN proclaimed that he had used “a ring worth
waiting for”. Charles proposed with a ring that has a long family
history. Historians believe that the ring dates back to the 1920s.
His grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, wore the ring to
several events. It is suspected…
