Prince & Princess of Wales

The Prince of Wales joins mourners at funeral of Sir Bobby Charlton

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13th November 2023
The Prince of Wales has joined mourners paying their last respects to one of England’s all time greatest sports stars, Sir Bobby Charlton. Prince William attended Sir Bobby’s funeral at Manchester Cathedral which was held on November 13th 2023. The heir to the throne was among a congregation numbering around 1,000 that included former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, and…
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Greece

The lost wedding dress of a queen is rediscovered

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13th November 2023
It was the gown worn by a princess to say ‘I do’ to a king and become a queen but despite its place in history, its location appears to have been unknown for decades. The fact no one seems to have known where it might be has only come to light the wedding dress of…
Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne at commemoration for Armistice Day at the National Memorial Arboretum

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12th November 2023
The Princess Royal has attended a Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum to mark Armistice Day. Her Royal Highness paid tribute at the service, held on November 11th, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which ended World War One. All those who have given their lives for their country were remembered at the ceremony in Staffordshire. Princess Anne, in…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima in new portraits for special anniversary

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10th November 2023
New portraits of the King and Queen of the Netherlands show them in the year that Willem-Alexander marked the tenth anniversary of his reign. ©RVD – Anton Corbijn The king and queen are seen in brand new official photos, released as King Willem-Alexander’s ‘jubilee’ year comes to an end. ©RVD – Anton Corbijn His Majesty is shown wearing white tie and the Knight Grand Cross of…
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British Royals

The George IV State Diadem: the royal history of the gem just worn for the first time by Queen Camilla

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7th November 2023
It is one of the most symbolic pieces of jewellery in the royal collection and it now has a new chapter in its history. It was originally created for a king but has only been worn by queens for almost two decades. Now, Queen Camilla has continued that tradition and worn the George IV State Diadem for the first State Opening of Parliament of her husband’s reign. To be fair, it’s a diadem…
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