British Royals

The peacetime Christmas broadcast that brought a nation together

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2nd December 2024
The Christmas broadcast is a much loved part of the festive celebrations. And some have marked moments in history. King George VI only reigned for little over fifteen years but he led his subjects through several difficult years. In 1945, he was able to truly celebrate on Christmas Day. In 1945, King George made two addresses to his subjects. The first was on VE Day with his address broadcast…
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Features

The princess who just dazzled in Paris

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2nd December 2024
A French princess made her society debut at Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris this past week.Princess Eugenie de Bourbon was one of twenty-one young women who made their debut this past weekend at the Shangri-La hotel.Eugenie, 17, is the daughter of the…
Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales's stunning State Banquet looks

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2nd December 2024
State Visits mean State Banquets and State Banquets mean tiaras. While Buckingham Palace has confirmed that The Princess of Wales will not be attending the State Banquet for the imminent Qatari State Visit, she has worn some spectacular looks in the past. State Banquet, 2015 Chinese State VisitHer Royal Highness attended her first State Banquet in 2015 when Queen Elizabeth II hosted…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The community Christmas services that are now part of the festive tradition of the Princess of Wales

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30th November 2024
The Princess of Wales is a beloved member of the Royal Family and a tradition that she started in 2021 to bring communities together is now a festive season staple that even more people will be able to attend.Together at Christmas is an annual carol service held at Westminster Abbey. Each year, different individuals and group representatives are invited to the service to thank them for their…
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Denmark

King Frederik and Queen Mary keep Christmas tradition in first year of reign

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27th November 2024
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have shared their festive plans as they approach the first Christmas of the new reign.The Danish king and queen will follow the family’s tradition and spend the holiday period at Marselisborg Castle in Aarhus. King Frederik and Queen Mary will be joined by all four of their children for Christmas: Crown Prince Christian (19), Princess Isabella…
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