A very special anniversary for a country
with a very special place in the heart of Queen Elizabeth II took
centre stage in one of her Christmas broadcasts. In 1967, Canada
celebrated its centenary. The Canadian Crown was established as
separate (as were the other dominions) with the Statute of
Westminster in 1931. As Queen of Canada, Queen Elizabeth,
visited the country in the summer of…
Sparkling tiaras with romantic stories are chosen by Sweden's royals at the Nobels
10th December 2024
The Swedish Royal Family has brought all
the glitter to the 2024 Nobel Prizes. King Carl XVI Gustaf of
Sweden presented the awards for Literature, Physics, Chemistry, and
Physiology or Medicine in Stockholm. The ceremony is a formal event
where the women of the Royal Family…
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde check their son is doing chores as they visit military academy
10th December 2024
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde returned
to France on Monday, this time as parents instead of King and Queen
of the Belgians. Their Majesties visited the Saint-Cyr Military
Academy in Brittany to see their son, Prince Gabriel. And they did
a check on his chores as…
The Royal Christmas Broadcasts provide
fantastic insights into the monarch’s personal and professional
year. As we examine a different Christmas speech each day in
December, we are able to learn a bit more about the Monarch on the
throne. Queen Elizabeth II’s 2002 address was a touching end to a
difficult year. The Queen’s younger sister, Princess
Margaret, died on 9 February 2002 at…
The Royal Christmas Broadcast remains a
beloved tradition, with the Monarch sharing a heartfelt speech. One
of the most exciting years for the Royal Family also produced one
of the most poignant speeches. Sixty years ago, in 1964, the Royal
Family welcomed four new…
Some royal Christmas Broadcasts are
joyful events while others deal with more difficult times. While
1992 may be one of the Royal Family’s worst years ever, Queen
Elizabeth II still found positivity for her speech. The year
1992 was known as The Queen’s annus…
In 1957, Queen Elizabeth II made history
with a big step forward. Queen Elizabeth II made her first
Christmas broadcast in 1952, twenty years after her grandfather,
King George V, began the tradition. However, in 1957, Queen
Elizabeth became the first monarch to make a televised address on
Christmas. As her image was beamed into homes around the UK, Queen
Elizabeth said…
The Rose Stone tiara makes its debut at State Banquet in Copenhagen
7th December 2024
Queen Mary of Denmark wore a brand new
tiara that she worked with jewellers to create from existing pieces
in the Danish Crown Jewels. The Danish queen wore the Rose Stone
Tiara, a bandeau made of rose-cut diamonds, for the State Banquet
given in honour of the President…
The Princess of Wales hosted her fourth
annual carol service, Together at Christmas, at Westminster Abbey
with a bold look from two of her favourite designers.
Catherine re-wore a scarlet Alexander MacQueen coat to the service.
She first wore the piece in 2020 when she…
King Harald and his heir keep Christmas tradition in turbulent times
7th December 2024
King Harald of Norway has been joined by
Crown Prince Haakon for a solemn but meaningful annual
tradition. The King of Norway and his heir attended an annual
service at Oslo Cathedral held for the employees, security guards
and office workers of His Majesty Guard. This service is held
each year at the beginning of the holiday season and features
performances of several different pieces…
