The King is set to attend the State
Opening of Parliament as Monarch for the first time. Charles III
will travel to the Palace of Westminster on November 7th 2023 for
the event, the traditional ceremony which allows Britain’s
politicians to get down to business. So what is the Monarch’s role
at the State Opening of Parliament? All laws are passed in The
King’s name and require…
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…
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 by a service of blessing at St. George’s Chapel
later the same day. Yet just a week later, they had to move their
civil…
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…
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 tears. Casa de S.M. el Rey/ X still/
fair use The King watched the Princess of Asturias make her solemn
oath before…
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…
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 Visit will take them to Berlin
and Dresden. Earlier this year, they welcomed President Steinmeier
to Belgium during a…
