King Charles III

Behind closed doors, King Charles is back at work

King Charles has had a quiet holiday season with Queen Camilla and the rest of his family. However, he is already busy at work behind closed doors.  While at Sandringham Estate, King Charles has continued to work. And while the Court Circular announced public engagements for the Princess Royal and the Duke of Gloucester this week, it had already noted work behind palace doors for The…
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Belgium

Queen Mathilde begins new year with a museum visit

Queen Mathilde of the Belgians is back to work after the Christmas break. This week, Queen Mathilde visited the Mudel Museum to see an “Emile Claus. Prince of Luminism” which focuses on the life and art of artist Emile Claus.  The Queen of the Belgians was able to tour the display and meet with curators during her visit which began with the presentation of flowers by some…
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Denmark

Mary of Denmark is the perfect winter queen

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are hosting the first New Year’s levees of their reign. And as she welcomed hundreds of guests on a cold, Epiphany morning, Denmark’s consort was the ultimate winter queen. The King and Queen of Denmark hosted a levee at…
Spain

Pomp and ceremony of historic event begins new royal year in Spain

King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor have taken part in the first big event of the Spanish royal calendar for this year.   The Princess of Asturias, heir to the throne, has joined her parents at the Royal Palace in Madrid for the Pascua Militar, the event held every year on January 6th. It began as a military celebration and the armed forces of Spain remain at its heart. Casa de…
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Royal News

Queen Mary dresses for Denmark at glittering New Year's gala

King Frederik and Queen Mary hosted the first New Year’s banquet of their reign and the new consort certainly made a sartorial statement for the milestone. She wore gems that form part of Denmark’s Crown Jewels for the event. Denmark front and centre Queen Mary chose to represent Danish design with her gown. Her deep green dress, by Birgit Hallstein, features a lace decolletage and…
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