Spain

King Juan Carlos back in Spain as exile anniversary approaches

Just days before the third anniversary of his self imposed exile from Spain, King Juan Carlos has returned to the country. The former monarch was spotted sailing off the coast of Galicia as his son and successor headed to Mallorca where the Spanish royal family traditionally spends a summer holiday. [getty src=”1573892121″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”com”] King Juan…
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Why didn't Queen Victoria have a Silver Jubilee?

Victoria was the monarch who invented jubilees as we know them. The celebrations of 1887 and 1897 are among the most famous events of royal history and helped shape her legacy. But our modern minds assume there must also have been a silver version, for that is the pattern we…
Belgium

Patriotic dressing from Belgium's queens and princesses as their king celebrates ten years on the throne

The celebrations for the tenth anniversary of the reign of King Philippe of the Belgians got under way with a nod to the country’s colours from the royal family that has supported him through his tenure. His wife, Queen Mathilde, wore bright red while his heir, Princess Elisabeth, was in yellow and the king’s mother, Queen Paola, had elements of black in her outfit, meaning all three…
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Spain

A royal hug for the new Wimbledon champion as King Felipe of Spain greets Carlos Alcaraz after a famous win

He might just have written his name in the history books of the most famous tennis championship in the world but Carlos Alcaraz appeared overcome as royalty queued up to meet him and celebrate his success. As he made his way into the Player’s Lounge at Wimbledon, the King of Spain sprung forward to offer a congratulatory hug. King Felipe couldn’t stop smiling as he chatted with Spain’s…
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Ten royals who have presented the trophies at Wimbledon

The Princess of Wales will be on Centre Court to hand over the trophies at Wimbledon as this year’s competition comes to a close. The last few years have seen the Princess become a regular at the presentations but a whole host of royals have done the honours over the years. Queen Elizabeth II [getty src=”514877632″ width=”468″ height=”594″ tld=”co.uk”] Queen…
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