Sweden

King of Sweden speaks of dismay after many killed at shooting at college

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has spoken of his dismay and sadness following a shooting at a school in Örebro. On February 4 2025, 11 people were killed and several more were injured in what is now the worst mass shooting in Swedish history.  Sweden’s king said his thoughts were with all those affected. Carl XVI Gustaf said he had learned of the shooting with ”dismay and…
Read more
Features

The perfect royal tiara for February babies

February’s birthstone, the amethyst, is found across royal jewellery collections. However, it is the Swedish royal family that has one of the most impressive pieces: the Napoleonic Amethyst Tiara.  The Napoleonic Amethyst Tiara began life as a necklace that reportedly belonged to Empress Josephine, Napoleon’s first wife. The necklace featured several large round amethysts surrounded by…
Read more
British Royals

King Charles revives political tradition put on hold by Queen Elizabeth II

Although many thought that King Charles would be making significant changes during his reign, he has actually revived a tradition from his late mother’s reign with a political meeting back on the table. King Charles has once again begun the tradition of the Monarch meeting face-to-face with the Leader of the Opposition.  His Majesty welcomed Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch to…
Read more
Royal News

Prince William goes in search of the Loch Ness Monster

The Prince of Wales made a visit to an Earthshot prize finalist and surprised them with a question no one was expecting. Prince William asked experts at NatureMetrics whether they could help find the Loch Ness monster. Whether the heir to the throne is convinced that Nessie is actually real wasn’t revealed but the legend of the Loch figured large in a fun filled visit. William…
Read more