King Harald of Norway has had a fall as
he began his official visit to Denmark. As he was walking up some
steps to greet his host, Queen Margrethe, the King of Norway
tripped and fell. He quickly picked himself up again and laughed
the incident off. King Harald joked with Queen Margrethe that he
was showing his admiration for her by falling at her feet. The
Danish monarch quickly replied…
It was the first royal wedding of a new
reign but one filled with poignancy. Princess Christina, fourth
sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf, married in June 1974, just eighteen
months after the death of her mother, Princess Sybilla. Her wedding
also began a hat trick of regal…
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh show support for endangered wildlife at screening of new film
14th June 2023
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of
Edinburgh have attended a screening of a film highlighting the
dangers faced by rangers protecting wildlife in South Africa. A
special showing of ‘Rhino Man’ in London was hosted by United for
Wildlife, the organisation…
Her story is amongst the most
controversial of all the Queens of England and centuries after her
death, a new twist appeared in the tale of Elizabeth Woodville. An
expert at the National Archives in London found a document
suggesting that the consort who revolutionised royalty may have
died of the plague. Euan Roger is a records specialist at the
National Archives and while looking through 16th…
The story of the Princes in the Tower and
their uncle, Richard III, continues to fascinate. New research has
just been shared, indicating that Richard may have saved the boys
he has long been accused of removing to further his own power. Much
of his argument for taking the…
The Duchess of Kent carries out rare public official engagement to support young people in music
9th June 2023
The Duchess of Kent has hosted a special
concert, celebrating her love of music and encouragement for young
performers. The Duchess, along with her husband, attended a
reception and concert at St. James’ Palace supporting the work of
the charity, Future…
A People's Procession through Edinburgh to present the Honours of Scotland to King Charles III
9th June 2023
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will
take part in a special procession through Edinburgh ahead of their
Scottish Coronation. His Majesty will be presented with the Honours
of Scotland on July 5th at St. Giles’ Cathedral in the city. The
Honours will be collected from Edinburgh Castle and paraded through
the city’s streets in a ‘People’s Procession’ that will…
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians made a
special nod to the history of her hosts when she attended the
Founder’s Day Parade at the Royal Chelsea Hospital in London. The
Belgian queen was guest of honour alongside her husband, King
Philippe, for the annual event which…
Queen Camilla has taken on a new military
role and revealed that it’s one her father, Major Bruce Shand,
always hoped would come her way. Her Majesty has been announced as
the new Colonel-in-Chief of the Lancers, her father’s old regiment.
And as she welcomed…
King Philippe speaks of the 'power of love' as he reviews the Chelsea Pensioners at Founder's Day Parade
9th June 2023
The King of the Belgians has spoken of
hope for the future and the ‘power of love’ during his address at
the traditional Founder’s Parade at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.
King Philippe was guest of honour at the annual parade which marks
the foundation of the institution for retired soldiers by King
Charles II. There is often a royal guest at Founder’s Day and in
the…
