Queen Elizabeth II turned the Christmas
speech into an essential part of every festive season. Although it
was her grandfather, King George V, who first broadcast to the
nation on Christmas Day and her father, King George VI, who made
the famous addresses through the difficult years of World War Two,
it would be Elizabeth II who made the moment into a national
institution. In 1957, the speech…
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, 86 years ago, Edward VIII announced to the world that he
was ending his reign to marry…
IN PHOTOS: The Royal Family all together at Christmas carol service
9th December 2023
The Royal Family turned out in force for
the now traditional Christmas carol service organised by the
Princess of Wales. They gathered at Westminster Abbey for the
special event which took the theme of the hope of new life. And in
a year when children and those who care for…
Rosenborg Castle has plenty of royal
history and carries an air of regal menace that is only slightly
softened when the snow falls. Decked in flakes, it still looks as
if its only place in a fairytale is as the home of a villain. It
has majesty and mystery and covered in snow, it’s a winter wonder.
Guillaume Baviere, via Flickr Rosenborg was built on the orders of
Christian IV who ruled…
Denmark’s royals have given us a peek at
one of the most special Christmas decorations in their palaces – a
tiny tree that carries echoes of the story of a princess. Princess
Benedikte has shared images of some of the decorations that she’s
placed on a…
Liechtenstein's Prince Hans-Adam announces death of his youngest son
6th December 2023
Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein has
died. He was 51 years old. The prince was the third and youngest
son of Liechtenstein’s sovereign, Prince Hans Adam II, and his late
wife, Princess Marie. In a short statement, on December 5th 2023,
the Royal Household…
The Royal Family has welcomed members of
the Diplomatic Corps to Buckingham palace for a special reception.
Hundreds of diplomats joined The King, The Queen and the Prince and
Princess of Wales at the evening event which is traditionally held
in the first days of December. Guests included ambassadors and high
commissioners. Before the reception began, King Charles and Queen
Camilla posed…
The king has been presented with a
handmade card as he attended a Coptic Church Advent Service. His
Majesty was presented with the artwork by six year old Taormina who
wrote on the card ‘’Happy Holiday’’ before sending best wishes
‘’with love’’. King…
Queen Silvia makes special gift request for her milestone birthday
5th December 2023
The Queen of Sweden has made a special
request to those wanting to send her a gift to mark a milestone
birthday and asked them to send donations to support children
experiencing mental health issues in Ukraine through the conflict
there. Queen Silvia wants anyone who…
Each family has its own Christmas
tradition and royal families are no exception. For seven decades,
Elizabeth II enjoyed the celebrations of a family Christmas which
she shaped into a traditional all of her own. As the Windsors
prepare to mark the festive season, we look at how Elizabeth II
made Christmas a very special time for family. A Very Big Family
Lunch A week before Christmas, Queen…
