The first Trooping the Colour of the reign of King Charles III is just weeks away and rehearsals have started in London.
Under bright blue skies, in the last days of May, troops began to practice for the spectacular ceremony with crowds gathering to take a look.
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Trooping the Colour marks the Sovereign’s official birthday. For the…
There’s been a real raft of jubilees across Europe in the past few years with a trio of monarchs reaching landmarks in their reigns.
We’re about to see Sweden party the summer away with the Golden Jubilee of King Carl XVI Gustaf. It comes hot on the heels of…
A larger than life finale to Northern Ireland visit for King Charles and Queen Camilla
25th May 2023
Things got larger than life for King Charles and Queen Camilla as they completed their latest visit to Northern Ireland.
On the second and final day of their trip, Their Majesties were greeted by giant characters bringing to life the culture and history of…
Infanta Sofia of Spain has been confirmed at a ceremony in Madrid.
The service was also the first public appearance for Sofia’s sister, Princess Leonor, since her return to Spain after completing her studies in Wales. Sofia, 16, and second in line to the Spanish throne, arrived with 17 year old Leonor, the heir, on a sunny morning in Madrid.
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The birthstone of May was a favourite of a queen born in that month but since the time of Victoria, it’s rarely featured in the rings worn by royal brides at their betrothals.
Here’s our rundown of that rarest of royal sparklers – the emerald engagement…
King Charles and Queen Camilla are making their first visit to Northern Ireland since the Coronation.
Their Majesties began their two day trip with a visit to Newtownabbey where they opened the newly created Coronation Garden at Hazelbank Park.
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The Duchess of Edinburgh has said she is deeply saddened to hear of the death of a woman who was hit by part of her escort.
Helen Holland, who was 81, suffered serious injuries when she was struck by a police motorbike rider escorting the Duchess through west London two weeks ago.
Mrs Holland died in hospital on May 24th 2023. Her family said they were ”utterly devastated” at her…
King Charles and Queen Camilla present new award named after Elizabeth II at the Chelsea Flower Show
23rd May 2023
It’s an event steeped in royal tradition and patronised by many monarchs through the decades and now, just weeks after his Coronation, Charles III has paid his first visit to the Chelsea Flower Show as King.
His Majesty, accompanied by Queen Camilla, toured the…
The Princess of Wales with nod to Queen Elizabeth II as the Chelsea Flower Show gets under way
22nd May 2023
The Princess of Wales appeared to make a nod to Queen Elizabeth II as she opened up royal participation in this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
Arriving at the gardens in a surprise visit on press day, the Princess chose a bright pink tea dress. The shade was almost…
A chance to get close up with Coronation history at the Buckingham Palace summer exhibition
19th May 2023
Some of the most important items from the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will have a starring role in the summer exhibition at Buckingham Palace.
The outfits worn by The King and Queen as they left Westminster Abbey following the ceremony will be displayed in the Palace Ballroom.
It will be a first chance to get a close up look of the intricate designs of both ensembles.
