Denmark’s royals have given us a peek at
one of the most special Christmas decorations in their palaces – a
tiny tree that carries echoes of the story of a princess. Princess
Benedikte has shared images of some of the decorations that she’s
placed on a miniature fir tree at Christian VIII’s Palace at
Amalienborg. It was featured behind door seven of the royal Advent
calendar. The…
Liechtenstein's Prince Hans-Adam announces death of his youngest son
6th December 2023
Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein has
died. He was 51 years old. The prince was the third and youngest
son of Liechtenstein’s sovereign, Prince Hans Adam II, and his late
wife, Princess Marie. In a short statement, on December 5th 2023,
the Royal Household said…
The Royal Family has welcomed members of
the Diplomatic Corps to Buckingham palace for a special reception.
Hundreds of diplomats joined The King, The Queen and the Prince and
Princess of Wales at the evening event which is traditionally held
in the first days of…
The king has been presented with a
handmade card as he attended a Coptic Church Advent Service. His
Majesty was presented with the artwork by six year old Taormina who
wrote on the card ‘’Happy Holiday’’ before sending best wishes
‘’with love’’. King Charles said he was ‘’very touched’’ by the
gift which was handed over at a reception at the Coptic Orthodox
Church…
Queen Silvia makes special gift request for her milestone birthday
5th December 2023
The Queen of Sweden has made a special
request to those wanting to send her a gift to mark a milestone
birthday and asked them to send donations to support children
experiencing mental health issues in Ukraine through the conflict
there. Queen Silvia wants anyone who…
Each family has its own Christmas
tradition and royal families are no exception. For seven decades,
Elizabeth II enjoyed the celebrations of a family Christmas which
she shaped into a traditional all of her own. As the Windsors
prepare to mark the festive season, we look at…
All royal wedding dresses are keenly
anticipated but there is always slightly more interest and slightly
more pressure when the gown on show belongs to a queen in waiting.
On December 4th 1999, Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz walked into the Town
Hall of Brussels for the start of her marriage celebrations to the
heir to the throne of Belgium, Philippe. Mathilde’s marriage turned
her into the first…
There’s long been debate about whether
the two direct heirs to a throne can fly together but is it allowed
for both to climb a rather flimsy looking ladder at the same time?
As Denmark’s royals put up their Christmas tree, the first and
second in line to the…
The regal history of the tiny church which the Royal Family will attend on Christmas Day
4th December 2023
It is a little church in a remote part of
Norfolk but once a year, all eyes fall on it. St Mary Magadalene on
the Sandringham Estate boasts a pretty impressive royal pedigree
and for over a century it has been a very special place for kings,
queens, princes and princesses.
It was the last major royal wedding of
the 20th century and it began a new chapter in a royal story that
would lead to a throne. On December 4th 1999, the then heir to the
Belgian throne, Philippe, married Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz before a
host of regal guests. The couple became King and Queen of the
Belgians in 2013. On the anniversary of their marriage, Royal
Central rewinds to the wedding…
