History

The links to Charles II on the island that just welcomed Charles III

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.  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…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe is back at the ballet

Queen Margrethe was back at the theatre to enjoy a mixed programme of ballet from the World Ballet Company at Sostrupp Castle on Norddjurs.  The queen was able to see the World Ballet Company perform excerpts of Sleeping Beauty, Manon, and Giselle, three beloved…
Royal News

King Felipe gets in the party spirit as he watches Spain win the Euros alongside Infanta Sofia

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.   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…
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Norway

A modern summer home for the Norwegian Royal Family

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…
Features

Sweet Caroline: the enlightenment princess who became one of Britain's most important queens

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…
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Sweden

Sweden's royals start summer at Solliden with prizes

King Carl XVI Gustaf awarded the 2024 Solliden Prize on Thursday and was joined by Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria.  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…
Queen Camilla

The Queen's sweet tribute to Elizabeth II at the Senedd

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.  [getty…
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