There’s much debate about the roles that
the grandchildren of King Charles III and Queen Camilla might play
at their Coronation which takes place on May 6th 2023. A quick
delve into the history books shows that very few kings and queens
have been grandparents at the time they were crowned. But those
that were often found themselves welcoming new grandchildren in the
same year as their…
A new patronage in Wales for Prince William on eve of St. David's Day
28th February 2023
The Prince of Wales has taken on a new
patronage with very special links. William is now the Royal Patron
of the Wales Air Ambulance charity with the announcement made on
the eve of his first St. David’s Day as Prince of Wales. The prince
spent several years as a…
The final stamps that will bear the image
of Queen Elizabeth II have been released. The special commemorative
set marks the centenary of the Flying Scotsman. The stamps were
approved by Her Late Majesty with the design finalised before her
death in September…
When Princess Patricia of Connaught,
granddaughter of Queen Victoria, wed Alexander Ramsay in London in
1919, she more than made her mark. For not only had Patricia wed a
man with no royal title. She had given up her own HRH to become his
wife. Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth, second daughter of
Victoria’s third son, the Duke of Connaught, walked into
Westminster Abbey on…
Final chance to enter ballot for tickets to the Coronation Concert
27th February 2023
There are just hours left to enter the
ballot for two tickets for the Coronation Concert at Windsor
Castle. The musical evening, on May 7th 2023, is part of the three
day celebration that will unfold as King Charles III and Queen
Camilla are crowned. All entries for…
He’s spent the last week standing in for
his monarch as she recovered from extensive surgery but the weekend
brought a spot in the sun with his beloved for Crown Prince
Frederik of Denmark. The Crown Prince, who was regent of Denmark
for several days as his mother…
The Prince and Princess of Wales took
different sides as the Six Nations tournament reached a crucial
point and it was Kate who came out winner. The Princess of Wales is
now patron of the English Rugby Union and was on hand to cheer the
team as they claimed a 20-10 victory over Wales at the Principality
Stadium in Cardiff. The Prince of Wales has been patron of the
Welsh Rugby Union since…
The royal family of Sweden has joined
prayers for Ukraine on the first anniversary of the war. The
special service took place at the church at the Royal Palace in
Stockholm. Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel,
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia all…
Denmark's regent prince leads royal support for Ukraine on anniversary of conflict
25th February 2023
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark has
visited Ukrainian soldiers being treated in Copenhagen as he led a
royal show of support for the country on the first anniversary of
the invasion which led to war. The Crown Prince, who is currently
Regent of Denmark while Queen…
Amongst the prettiness of rolling
countryside and the gentle sound of sheep grazing sits a castle
with its own little chapel. The walls are golden yellow while
around it grow sweet scented flowers and glossy, regal trees. But
behind this calm serenity lies the tomb of a queen whose life was
filled with drama and whose end was soon forgotten in the tumult of
Tudor politics. The drama continued…
