Sweden

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf gets gardening tips from top TV star

The King of Sweden has embraced the summer and headed out to the garden this weekend with a visit to a new exhibition at Solliden Palace. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia were at the Swedish Royal Family’s summer residence to visit a new garden installation. Gardener John Taylor has created a new exhibition “Idea Garden 2024” with the new theme of “Find the joy- an allotment…
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Royal News

Queen Camilla puts spotlight on literature on visit to school in Chelsea

The Queen spent Wednesday celebrating the joy of literature with school children and learning how they are encouraged to read.  Queen Camilla visited Christ Church school in Chelsea to meet with pupils and learn more about their month-long festival celebrating reading and books. She toured the school with teachers and was able to see first hand all of the different ways that the children are…
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King Charles III

Hello Kitty says TY, Your Majesty

On Tuesday evening, King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan at Buckingham Palace for a State Banquet. During his speech, The King referenced one of the most popular Japanese figures. King Charles formally thanked the…
British Royals

All the tiaras on show at the State Banquet for the Emperor of Japan

The Japanese State Visit began with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arriving in London. They were first welcomed by the Prince of Wales before meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla. The evening of day one marked an important moment in the visit with an official State Banquet at Buckingham Palace. Several historic tiaras made appearances at the Palace.  Queen Camilla wore the Burmese…
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Luxembourg

The Grand Ducal Palace of Luxembourg

With Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg’s announcement that he will begin transferring power to his son and heir, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, in October, all eyes will be on Luxembourg City. Where do the Luxembourgish royals live in Luxembourg City? The…
Features

What to expect: the Japanese State Visit to the UK

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are about to begin their State Visit to the United Kingdom. It runs from 25 to 28 June although the Emperor and Empress are already here, carrying out private engagements. There will be pomp and ceremony for this long awaited visit, although it has had to be scaled back due to the upcoming UK general election. However, the schedule is fairly…
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