King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Jersey for a visit to the self-governing British Crown Dependency. The last King Charles also had a strong connection to the island nation.Â
The future-King Charles II sought sanctuary on Jersey twice during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Parliamentarian forces sought Charles out as Prince of Wales, as they were also looking for his father (King…
King Charles and Queen Camilla dodge downpours and a security alert on visit to Channel Islands
16th July 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived on Jersey to begin their Channel Islands visit. It is the first visit by a monarch to the islands since Queen Elizabeth II’s 2005 trip.Â
The Channel Islands are comprised of the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey, with Guernsey…
Queen Margrethe is back at the ballet
15th July 2024
Queen Margrethe was back at the theatre to enjoy a mixed programme of ballet from the World Ballet Company at Sostrupp Castle on Norddjurs.Â
The queen was able to see the World Ballet Company perform excerpts of Sleeping Beauty, Manon, and Giselle, three beloved…
King Felipe gets in the party spirit as he watches Spain win the Euros alongside Infanta Sofia
15th July 2024
King Felipe and Infanta Sofia were in Berlin for the finals of the Euros and it was the Spanish monarch who came out smiling as he handed the famous trophy over to his team after another emphatic win that puts them into the competition’s history books. Â
Spain and England faced off on Sunday for the final match of the 2024 Euros. King Felipe and Infanta Sofia arrived in Berlin a few…
A modern summer home for the Norwegian Royal Family
15th July 2024
Many royal families have specific residences that they use at certain times of the year, with many enjoying a specific summer residence. The Norwegian Royal Family’s summer home is a relatively new acquisition but King Harald and Queen Sonja spend each summer there…
Sweden's royal family together for special celebration
14th July 2024
The Swedish Royal Family spent Sunday together at Solliden celebrating Crown Princess Victoria’s 47th birthday.
Crowds gathered at Soliden to see the Crown Princess on her special day.
Crown Princess Victoria with her parents, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen…
Sweet Caroline: the enlightenment princess who became one of Britain's most important queens
14th July 2024
She was a popular princess who became a successful queen whose influence helped make vaccination an important medical process. And yet her untimely death saw her forgotten as the royal dynasty she helped form became more famous. But this queen called Caroline had a sweet time as consort and her impact remains today.
A popular princess
Caroline of Ansbach first arrived in England as the House…
Changing of the guard as summer begins for Frederik and Mary
13th July 2024
King Frederik and Queen Mary are officially on their first summer break as King and Queen, and visitors will now be able to see the Changing of the Guard at Gråsten Palace.
Gråsten Palace is in Gråsten (in Southern Jutland) and has been the summer residence of…
Sweden's royals start summer at Solliden with prizes
12th July 2024
King Carl XVI Gustaf awarded the 2024 Solliden Prize on Thursday and was joined by Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria.Â
The Solliden Prize is awarded each year to “a person who has made a recognised effort or achievement in any area or has taken measures or taken…
The Queen's sweet tribute to Elizabeth II at the Senedd
12th July 2024
The King and Queen were in Wales on Thursday to visit the Welsh parliament celebrating its 25th anniversary. Queen Camilla chose a thoughtful piece of jewellery with ties to the late Queen.
Queen Camilla chose to wear a diamond and gold leek brooch for her visit to the Senedd Cymru. The diamond brooch in the shape of a leek features yellow gold around the roots.Â
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