Mary of Teck, the fairytale princess who hid her story behind a wall of stone faced dedication to duty, was set on a path that would bring her a crown on July 6th 1893. On that summer’s day, she married the future George V in a huge royal wedding that turned them into a king and queen in waiting.
The bride, whose parents had been so cash strapped that they had taken her and her siblings…
The first tiara of a future queen and the sweet family story that made a princess emotional
26th July 2024
She once stood in as a ‘first lady’ when her country was without a consort and one of the oldest princesses in Europe has admitted seeing a future queen in a tiara for the first time made her emotional.
Norway’s Princess Astrid, now 92, was often at the…
The mystery of the Queen Mother's birthplace
25th July 2024
She lived most of her adult life in the spotlight and yet one very basic detail of her story is shrouded in mystery. For no one is really sure exactly where Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother was born. And no one did more to get people guessing than the Queen Mum…
The Princess Royal had one word of advice for Team GB as they made final preparations for the Olympic Games in Paris – enjoy.
Speaking as she met the athletes just hours before the Opening Ceremony of Paris 2024, the Princess wished them every success and said she wished ”it goes as well as you hope in every way”.
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There were warm words of praise…
The Princess Royal has carried out her first public engagement overseas since the accident that left her in hospital for five days.
Princess Anne is now in Paris where she has already attended a meeting of the International Olympic Committee.
The Princess, 73, took…
The moment Queen Elizabeth II parachuted into royal history
23rd July 2024
It was a moment that took the world by surprise and, as the Olympics get under way again, it’s a stand out memory of the Games. In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II took a starring role in one of the most famous Olympics opening ceremonies of all time.
On July 27th 2012, all…
Prince George is celebrating his 11th birthday and there’s a very grown up portrait to mark the moment.
The second in line to the throne is shown in a black and white image taken by his mum, the Princess of Wales.
George, wearing a suit and shirt, is seen smiling in the photo which was taken at Windsor earlier this month.
Photo by the Princess of Wales
The picture was shared on…
If Edward VIII hadn't abdicated, who would be Monarch today?
20th July 2024
We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December 11th 1936 Edward VIII announced to the world that he was ending his reign to marry the woman he…
The King has overseen the State Opening of Parliament.
Just twelve days after Labour took power with a landslide General Election win, Charles III travelled to Westminster to deliver The King’s Speech.
The speech is always written by the government, setting out…
Football didn’t come home in the end but The King made sure to let England’s players know there’s a warm welcome awaiting them as they head back after losing the final of the Euros to Spain.
King Charles sent a message of commiseration to Gareth Southgate and his team within minutes of the final whistle blowing in Berlin.
The King said ”Although victory may have…