Traditional music from Ukraine has been
played at Buckingham Palace during the Changing of the Guard as
another sign of support for the country as it enters a second year
of war. Exactly twelve months on from the Russian invasion, the
band of the Coldstream Guards played a Ukrainian military march,
“Козацька Слава”, or ”Cossack Glory”. At 11am today…
The Queen of Denmark is recovering in
hospital after undergoing a planned operation on her back. The
surgery was described as ”extensive” in the brief update issued by
the Danish Royal Household. Queen Margrethe is now resting and is
expected to stay in…
The love story that brought the House of Windsor one of its most popular duchesses
22nd February 2023
It was a royal wedding that made history
and brought the House of Windsor one of its most popular ever
members. In June 1961, the Duke of Kent married Katharine Worsley.
The new Duchess of Kent would go on to be an instant hit and,
alongside her husband, spend decades…
The Duchess of Kent – from minor aristocracy to becoming one of the most respected royals
22nd February 2023
She has long been one of the most popular
and well respected members of the Royal Family, even thought she
stepped back from public life many years ago. The Duchess of Kent
is held in warm regard by many and her calm demeanour and devotion
to charitable causes turned her into a cornerstone of the House of
Windsor in the late 20th century. However, her early life gave no
indication of the royal…
Swedish royals issue health update after King Carl XVI Gustaf undergoes heart surgery
20th February 2023
The Swedish Royal Household has confirmed
that the planned heart surgery for King Carl XVI Gustaf has gone
successfully The King was operated on during the morning of
February 20th 2023. In a brief update, the Swedish court said that
King Carl Gustaf underwent…
King Constantine's tomb inscription in place on special anniversary
19th February 2023
The final resting place of Constantine II
now bears a carved tribute to the last King of Greece. The
tombstone was revealed as the 40 day anniversary of the king’s
passing was marked with memorial services in Athens and at Tatoi
where Constantine was laid to rest in…
Queen Camilla's poignant tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the Coronation
14th February 2023
Queen Camilla is to use jewels that held
a special place in the heart of Queen Elizabeth II at the
Coronation later this year. Her Majesty’s crown will be reset to
include the Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds which were a special
part of Her Late Majesty’s gem collection for many years. Queen
Elizabeth II often wore the jewels as brooches. Now they will be
included in the Crown of…
Luxembourg’s Grand Duke has expressed his
deep sadness at the death of his aunt, Princess Marie-Gabrielle.
The princess, who was 97, died on February 10th 2023. Princess
Marie-Gabrielle was the last surviving child of Grand Duchess
Charlotte, who ruled…
The ballot for tickets for the Coronation Concert is now open - here's how to enter
10th February 2023
The ballot to get tickets for the
Coronation Concert is now open. The chance to get a pair of free
tickets in the draw went live at 7am on February 10th 2023. The
website for entries remains open until February 28th 2023. The
Coronation Concert takes place on Sunday…
The first Maundy service of the reign of
King Charles III is to be held in one of the oldest minsters in
Europe. The ceremony, in which the Monarch will distribute Maundy
money for the first time since taking the throne, will take place
in York Minister. King Charles and Queen Camilla will take part in
the ceremony at the Minster on Maundy Thursday, April 6th 2023. The
participation of the…
