The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg
are set to become grandparents again. They have just announced that
their only daughter, Princess Alexandra, is expecting her first
baby. Alexandra and her husband, Nicolas Bagory, will welcome their
child in the spring. The couple married in April 2023. In a short
statement, the Grand Ducal Court said ‘’The Grand Duke and Duchess
have the…
Prince William almost steals the show at the Royal Variety Performance
18th December 2023
The Prince of Wales almost stole the show
at the Royal Variety Performance as he was overcome by giggles
during several of the acts. Prince William was seen wiping away
tears of laughter during the performance by comedian, Tom Allen,
with the TV cameras covering the event…
It’s been a popular Christmas tradition
for almost a century. The Christmas Day broadcast by the Monarch is
a staple of many a British festive celebration. George V began what
would become a high point of the royal year in 1932 when he was
persuaded to broadcast a…
The traditional christening gown worn by generations of the Royal Family
17th December 2023
A royal baby born on a December day would
go on to introduce a new chapter to an historic royal tradition.
For over a century, the Royal Family always dressed babies in a
lace christening gown for their baptisms. However, by the start of
the 21st century it had become so fragile that it was feared
continued use might damage it beyond repair. And so an intricate
copy of the famous Victorian outfit…
The Christmas of 1936 was a difficult one
for the Royal Family. Just weeks before, King Edward VIII had
abdicated, giving up his throne to marry the woman he loved, Wallis
Simpson. The decision had shocked his country, his empire and his
relations. Days into the reign of the…
Princess Leonor has been placed firmly at
the heart of Spain’s royal public image once again. A brand new
official portrait of the future queen has been released by the
royals along with an image of her younger sister, Infanta Sofia.
Both official photos were…
Sparkling State Visit sees King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima welcome South Korea's President to the Netherlands
15th December 2023
The King and Queen of the Netherlands
have welcomed the President of South Korea on a State Visit. King
Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima hosted President Yoon Suk Yeol
and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, for a two day visit which took in
Amsterdam, Veldhoven and The Hague. The official welcome for the
State Visit took place on Dam Square in Amsterdam on December 12th
2023. The Dutch King and the…
The marriage of King Baudouin of the
Belgians and Fabiola de Mora y Aragon, on December 15th 1960, gave
a country a new queen and began a royal partnership that would
become one of the most successful in modern regal history. The
discreet monarch and his equally dignified…
King Charles brings together faith leaders at Buckingham Palace to discuss challenges and cohesion
14th December 2023
The King has heard from faith leaders
around the UK about the challenges faced by their different
communities. His Majesty was joined by members of different faiths
at a special meeting at Buckingham Palace. They discussed the
issues they were facing as well as how…
The Prince of Wales has cooked up
Christmas dinner at an organisation supporting the homeless in
London. Prince William put on his pinny and headed into the kitchen
at The Passage in the capital to join other volunteers preparing a
special meal. In a special video, shared by The Passage, the prince
was seen cooking up some festive meals under the supervision of
head chefs, Claudette and…
