The stunning aquamarine and diamond diadem of Sweden’s royal family is an unusual jewel and it has a rather poignant history to go with it. But it’s become most famous in recent years as the tiara that a popular princess wore to create a modern day fairytale.
Princess Madeleine has a soft spot for the aquamarine tiara held in her family vaults. She’s worn it several times at the Nobel…
Harald V of Norway has returned to Oslo after falling ill while on holiday in Malaysia.
King Harald, 87, was flown back home on a medical plane with his wife, Queen Sonja, at his side.
He is now being treated at the Rigshospitalet in Oslo where he is expected to spend…
It’s not the best known of royal tiaras but it’s certainly one of the most unusual and it has a rather interesting history to go with it. The aquamarine diadem worn by the Princess Royal was given to her by her granny and its story is forever linked to…
Could The Queen and the Princess of Wales be about to change decades of royal tradition?
2nd March 2024
The Queen and the Princess of Wales could oversee honours ceremonies in the future.
Plans to change the current situation which currently only sees those born royal handing out honours are under consideration.
The Daily Mail reports that discussions have taken place to alter the situation so that Queen Camilla and Catherine will take on the duty too in the future.
It’s understood…
The heir to the throne of Norway has taken on an important duty as his father, King Harald, remains in hospital in Malaysia where he’s being treated for an infection.
Crown Prince Haakon sent the official welcome to the new President of Finland, a message usually…
Queen Sofia has been given a prestigious award of her support for a Spanish community.
The queen was presented with the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands at a ceremony in Palma de Mallorca.
The award was given in recognition of her long and widespread work in the…
The title that unites a forgotten princess, an historic queen and a very grand duchess
1st March 2024
The title of Duke of Edinburgh is one of the best known in the modern Monarchy. It was held for almost 74 years by Prince Philip. He is the best known of all the men to be Duke of Edinburgh but the five women who have been the city’s duchess, including the newly created Duchess of Edinburgh, are all famous names in royal history.
The Hanover’s missing queen
The first Duchess of Edinburgh…
Where is the Princess of Wales? We all know - it's just not exciting enough for a social media age obsessed with drama
29th February 2024
No one had this one on their 2024 bingo card. As the new-ish year gets into full stride, the latest social media craze has a rather royal theme. It’s called ‘Where is the Princess of Wales?’
Other versions of this game are available (see ‘where is Kate…
Queen Camilla has welcomed the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, to London.
The Queen and the First Lady met at Clarence House
It is understood that Her Majesty discussed the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia with the First Lady.
Olena…
Norway's royals issue update on King Harald after admission to Malaysian hospital
28th February 2024
King Harald remains in hospital in Malaysia where he is being treated for an infection.
The King of Norway, 87, was admitted after falling ill during a holiday.
In the latest update issued by the royal court, it was announced that the king’s doctor is now with him at the hospital.
Harald V is recovering and is said to be doing well.
However, he won’t leave hospital for…
