Royal News

Prince William takes a spin on a motorbike but has one regret

The Prince of Wales was all excitement on during a university visit in Northern Ireland. Prince William was at Ulster University where he happily hopped on a motorbike.  Although the Princess of Wales has made it known that she is not a fan of William’s love of motorcycles, she will be happy to know that it was a stationary bike despite his suggestion that “someone needs to take this…
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History

Royals at War: Frederick the Great

While modern monarchs undergo military training and often carry out military service, they rarely serve in battle. Historically, many monarchs would lead their troops in battle. King Frederick II of Prussia, also known as Frederick the Great, would become known for his…
Features

The story of the GCVO - an honour hitting the headlines

King Charles has appointed King Abdullah of Jordan and King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain as Honorary Knights Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order. Charles III also appointed Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, to the order earlier this year, months before he was forced to stand aside over a child abuse scandal in the Church of England. As it hits the headlines once more, what is…
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History

Final countdown to re-opening of Notre-Dame

After a tragic fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris will finally be reopening to visitors. The Paris cathedral will be officially reopening to the public on 8 December 2024 after five years of intensive restoration work following a fire on 15 April 2019. There…
Spain

Queen Sofia marks milestone anniversary for leading hospital

Queen Sofia of Spain has visited a hospital in Madrid celebrating a milestone anniversary.  Queen Sofia was at the San José Institute Foundation to help mark the hospital’s 125th anniversary.  The queen met many different patients to learn more about their physical rehabilitation plans at the hospital and the time that they have spent there. In addition to patients, she also learned…
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Denmark

The king with summer on his mind before winter has even begun

It’s a modern royal event that has quickly become a tradition and, despite a change in title, there are no plans to alter this special day out. However, it pays to be organised. And even though the 2024 holiday season has not begun yet, King Frederik of Denmark is looking forward to June 2025 as tickets for his royal run went on sale on November 12th 2024.  The races take place on…
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