Royal News

Luxembourg gets a new ruler: see how Grand Duke Guillaume took the throne on a day of royal history

By
3rd October 2025
Luxembourg has a brand new Grand Duke following the abdication of the royal who had reigned there for a quarter of a century. Grand Duke Henri stood aside in favour of his eldest son, now Grand Duke Guillaume. The first official events included the abdication, the accession and swearing in of the new Grand Duke and a balcony appearance. A gala dinner is still to come. Here are some of…
Read more
British Royals

The King approves the appointment of the first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury

By
3rd October 2025
King Charles has become the first Supreme Governor of the Church of England to approve the appointment of a woman as Archbishop of Canterbury. The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE was chosen as the new Archbishop with The King giving his assent to the choice. The announcement was made by 10 Downing Street followed by a short video released by the Church of England with the incoming…
Read more
Royal News

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg arrives at royal palace to abdicate his throne after 25 years

By
3rd October 2025
The last moments of the reign of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg are under way after he arrived at the royal palace to abdicate his throne. At 10am local time on October 3 2025, the Grand Duke will sign the instrument of abdication inside the Grand Ducal Palace, bringing to an end a reign that has lasted a quarter of a century. He will be succeeded by his eldest son, Guillaume, who will…
Read more
Denmark

Queen Mary of Denmark just took royal power dressing to new heights and I'm in awe of how well she does it

By
2nd October 2025
Queen Mary of Denmark welcomed some of the most powerful people in Europe to her royal palace and gave a lesson in power dressing while she was at it. As European leaders gathered in Copenhagen, it was down to the Queen of Denmark and her husband to host a glittering gala dinner for them all. And as Mary opened the doors of the Christian VII Palace, she dressed to perfection. While Prince…
Read more