She was the long dead widow who was used
by a king to overthrow his own nephew and yet her name is all but
forgotten today. Eleanor Butler was the woman who helped change the
royal history of England forever and almost brought one of its most
famous dynasties to disaster before they had even secured the
throne. But was she also Queen of England? Eleanor never claimed a
crown for herself but as…
The big question over King Charles at his first State Opening of Parliament as Monarch
5th November 2023
The first State Opening of Parliament of
the reign of King Charles III is set to take place in the early
days of November 2023 but ahead of this solemn event, steeped in
history, one big question remains. As His Majesty speaks before the
assembled politicians in the House of…
WhenKing Charles & Queen Camillaannounced
their engagement in February 2005, they wasted no time in setting a
date or venue for their marriage. They immediately told the world
they would marry in April that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor
Castle followed…
It’s a single pearl set among dozens of
diamonds but despite that sparkling competition, it still shines.
And now it’s added a new chapter to its history. For this pearl is
part of a brooch that was given to the Royal Family in times of war
in the hope that it would always be used by queens. And the
decision of Queen Camilla to wear it on day one of an historic
State Visit to Kenya has…
Spain’s future queen has sworn allegiance
to the country’s constitution in an historic ceremony. Princess
Leonor took her solemn oath before the country’s parliament. Casa
de S.M. el Rey/ X still/ fair use The ceremony took place on
October 31st…
The King of Spain appeared overcome with
emotion on an historic day for his royal family. As he watched his
elder daughter and heir, Princess Leonor, swear allegiance to the
Spanish Constitution, King Felipe VI beamed with pride before
appearing to try to contain…
The heir to the throne of Spain has sworn
allegiance to her country’s constitution in an historic ceremony in
Madrid and paid a style nod to her mother as she did it. Princess
Leonor chose a white trouser suits for one of the most important
moments of her royal life, an echo of the outfit famously worn by
her mother, Letizia, for the formal ceremony that followed her
engagement to the…
How Princess Leonor took over Madrid on the eve of an historic day
30th October 2023
The woman who will one day reign in Spain
is currently dominating the country. On the eve of her coming of
age, it’s hard to miss Princess Leonor. The heir to the throne’s
image can be found across the Spanish capital, Madrid, as a new
official portrait of the…
The King and Queen of the Belgians will
make a State Visit to Germany this winter. King Philippe and Queen
Mathilde are set to arrive for the three day trip on December 5th
2023. They have been invited by the President of Germany,
Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The State…
The future queen of Spain has taken
centre stage in her royal family’s life as a milestone approaches.
In the weeks before Princess Leonor turns 18, and comes of age, the
heir to the throne has been the highest profile member of her
dynasty. On October 31st 2023, as she reaches adulthood, Leonor
assumes the right to reign by herself, should she need to, and can
also act as regent if…
