King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the
Belgians have met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican just days after the
high profile State Visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla. The
Belgian royals had an audience with the Pope at the Holy See where
the also exchanged gifts. Philippe and Mathilde had already met Leo
XIV when they attended his inauguration mass in May following his
election as…
This is the impact King Charles has had on one very important part of life in Britain and you'll be surprised
26th October 2025
The King has had a limited impact on one
very important part of British life – the number of coins bearing
his image. For centuries, the image of the monarch has appeared on
the country’s coins but when he took the throne, Charles III
insisted that new pieces…
For the first time in his reign, King
Charles III is being seen on a 5p piece and people living in eight
places in the UK have got a much bigger chances of seeing this new
coin than others. The designs on the first coins of the reign of
King Charles were inspired by…
Princess Leonor uses important speech to share sweet words about her sister, Infanta Sofia
25th October 2025
Princess Leonor used her most important
speech of the year to share sweet words about her younger sister,
Infanta Sofia. Leonor, who will turn 20 in a few days time, was
delivering the main speech at the Princess of Asturias Awards when
she turned her attentions to Sofia, 18. As the heir to the throne
paid tribute one of the award winners, Serena Williams, she paid
tribute to the strong bond…
Prince Andrew reported to be in talks about giving up Royal Lodge
24th October 2025
Prince Andrew is in ‘advanced talks’ to
give up his home at Royal Lodge as controversy over his residence
there continues to grow. The prince, who last week gave up his
royal titles including Duke of York, is reported to be talking with
representatives of The…
Prince Andrew’s banner no longer hangs in
St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. The banner, linked to his membership
of the Order of the Garter, is believed to have been removed
earlier this week. It follows the announcement last week from the
prince that he would…
A moment of history and powerful symbolism as King Charles and Pope Leo pray together
23rd October 2025
For the first time in over 500 years, an
English king has prayed alongside the Pope. King Charles III and
Pope Leo XIV prayed together during an ecumenical service at the
Vatican. The service, also attended by Queen Camilla, took place in
the Sistine Chapel. It came as The King and Queen began their State
Visit to the Vatican. King Charles is Supreme Governor of the
Church of England…
Queen Camilla followed a long established
tradition when she wore black to meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
The Queen wore a black coat dress that fell well below the knee and
had long sleeves. She also chose a black veil with a striking black
headband style hat to hold…
The King and the Pope have met at the
Vatican. Charles III was welcomed by Leo XIV in an historic meeting
at the Holy See. King Charles, along with Queen Camilla, is making
an historic State Visit to the Vatican to mark the Catholic
Church’s Jubilee year –…
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at the Vatican for State Visit
23rd October 2025
The King and Queen have arrived at the
Vatican for their State Visit. King Charles and Queen Camilla were
driven into the Vatican for an official welcome before going
through to meet Pope Leo XIV. The State Visit will see King Charles
pray next to the Pope – the first time a British Monarch has done
such a thing in public with the Pontiff since Henry VIII broke with
Rome in the 16th…
