The latest Sovereign Grant report shows
that royal expenditure went up in the last financial year. In the
period between April 2022 and April 2023, a total of £107.5 million
was spent, a 5% rise compared to the year before. The Sovereign
Grant covered £86.3 million of that. The rest was taken from
reserve funds. The increased total reflects a time described by Sir
Michael Stevens…
The former Belgian monarch, Albert II, is
to stay in hospital longer than first expected after being admitted
with dehydration. The king, who is 89, was admitted early on the
morning of June 27th 2023 after his health gave cause for concern.
Belgium’s Royal Palace…
King Albert II of Belgium is being
treated in hospital for dehydration. The king, who turned 89 just a
few weeks ago, was taken in for treatment after becoming unwell at
home. His wife, Queen Paola, is at his side. His eldest son, King
Philippe of the Belgians, has…
The Prince of Wales speaks of his determination to end homelessness as he launches Homewards
27th June 2023
The Prince of Wales says he believes that
homelessness can be eradicated with the development of innovative
ways of tackling the issues involved. Prince William spoke out as
he began a two day tour of the UK in which he’ll visit six areas
chosen to pilot the Homewards scheme, his new initiative focused on
helping those experiencing homelessness. At the first launch event,
in Lambeth, the…
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is to
spend a term working as an assistant in a school. The second in
line to the throne, who has just finished her secondary education,
will be an assistant and an environmental worker at
Uranienborg from September and through the…
Sarah, Duchess of York is being treated
for breast cancer. The duchess discovered she had an early form of
the disease during a routine mammogram and was advised to have
immediate surgery. She has since undergone a successful operation.
The duchess is now receiving…
The Princess of Wales takes to the tennis courts for training for one of Wimbledon's most important roles
24th June 2023
The Princess of Wales has taken to the
tennis courts to see the work that goes into one of the most
crucial roles at Wimbledon – that of ball boy and ball girl. The
Princess was joined by eight times Men’s Singles Champion, Roger
Federer, on a training day with some of the dozens of young people
who will carry out the duty this year. Their experiences have been
recorded in a film…
King Charles III has praised military
past and present on his first Armed Forces Day as
Commander-in-Chief. In a message sent on behalf of himself and
Queen Camilla, His Majesty spoke of the ”immense and dedicated
contribution of our military both at home and…
It’s a single pearl set among dozens of
diamonds but despite that sparkling competition, it still shines.
And now it’s added a new chapter to its history. For this pearl is
part of a brooch that was given to the Royal Family in times of war
in the hope that it would…
The tears of King Charles as his Ascot win brings a special link to Queen Elizabeth II
23rd June 2023
King Charles III was visibly moved as his
horse raced to a famous win at Royal Ascot – and there was a
poignant reason why. The horse had been bred by his beloved mother,
Queen Elizabeth II. His Majesty clearly had tears in his eyes as he
celebrated the victory in the King George V Stakes on day three. As
Desert Hero trotted to the winner’s enclosure, The King and Queen
both wiped away…
