The new Queen of Denmark has chosen a
very special image to mark her first birthday since becoming
consort. Queen Mary shared a photo from her private album showing
her with her beloved father, John Donaldson. The image was taken by
her younger son, Prince Vincent, as the family enjoyed time in
Australia at the end of 2023, just before Mary found out she was
about to become queen. The…
The romantic tiara worn by queens and princesses with an historic link to an empress
4th February 2024
It’s among the most unusual pieces in any
royal collection and, in recent years, it’s acquired a reputation
as the go to tiara for Sweden’s royal brides. The diadem now known
as ‘the Cameo’ has a long and romantic history. And since Queen
Silvia and Crown Princess…
Queen Margrethe has won a prestigious
arts award for her work on an acclaimed film. Just weeks after her
abdication, Her Majesty was presented with the Robert Award for
Costume Designer of the Year for ‘Ehrengard – The Art of
Seduction’. The trophy and…
King Charles has attended church at
Sandringham, a week after leaving hospital. His Majesty was at
morning service at St. Mary Magdalene, accompanied by Queen
Camilla. The King and Queen waved to wellwishers as they made the
short walk from Sandringham House to the church. King Charles left
hospital six days ago after a procedure for an enlarged prostate.
This was his first public…
She was the beautiful princess who had
been the subject of endless royal wedding speculation, he was the
handsome prince with a crown waiting in his future. When Marie-Jose
of Belgium married Umberto, heir to the throne of Italy, in January
1930 their marriage had all the…
She was the ‘May Queen’ whose reign
lasted little more than a month but left its mark in royal history.
Marie-Jose was always a bit of a maverick who had her own views and
no fear of sharing them. Those opinions would become a saving grace
for the dynasty she married…
King Harald of Norway on sick leave as Crown Prince Haakon steps in
1st February 2024
King Harald of Norway is taking several
days off after contracting a respiratory infection. His heir, Crown
Prince Haakon, will act as regent until February 6th 2024 after the
King’s sick leave was extended as he continued to recover. King
Harald, who celebrates his 87th birthday in just a few days’ time,
is recuperating at home while Crown Prince Haakon takes on his
engagements. Soon…
Queen Letizia wears long hidden jewellery with a romantic history
31st January 2024
Queen Letizia has worn a very special but
rarely seen set of jewellery for an important royal event. The
diamond and sapphire necklace was a wedding gift from her parents
in law, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, but it hasn’t been worn
publicly for almost twenty…
King Charles shows support for return of special event first held to mark his Coronation
31st January 2024
The King has expressed his delight at the
return of a special scheme that started to mark his Coronation. The
Big Help Out was part of the weekend of celebrations for the
crowning of King Charles and Queen Camilla in 2023. It saw hundreds
of thousands of people across the…
The King has left hospital after a three
night stay following a planned procedure for an enlarged prostate.
His Majesty waved and smiled as he walked out of the London Clinic
on the afternoon of January 29th 2024. Queen Camilla was at his
side. King Charles was admitted to hospital on January 26th for a
routine procedure for an enlarged prostate. He shared details of
his diagnosis to…
