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 Luxembourg between 1919 and 1964. She was the
sister of Grand Duke Jean who reigned between 1964 and 2000. Grand
Duke Henri and…
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 Margrethe II of Denmark is to
undergo major back surgery in the coming weeks. The Danish Royal
Household announced that Queen Margrethe, who is 82, will have the
operation at the end of February. The procedure will involve a long
period of rehabilitation. The surgery will take place at the
Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on February 22nd 2023. In a statement,
the court revealed that…
The first stamps to bear the image of
King Charles III have been revealed. His Majesty’s image will be on
the definitive stamp issued in April 2023. The King has been
determined that remaining stock featuring Queen Elizabeth II is
used first, to save resources…
Another first for King Charles and Queen Camilla as the Coronation countdown continues
8th February 2023
The Coronation of King Charles III and
Queen Camilla has attracted much debate around ‘slimming down’ and
modernisation of this ancient ceremony but there is one way in
which the event has been brought right into the 21st century and
made history with it. King…
The big mystery at the start of Queen Elizabeth II's historic reign
6th February 2023
The life and reign of Elizabeth II has
been one of the most well documented in history. But one integral
part of her story remains unknown – the exact time that her reign
began is a mystery. Elizabeth II succeeded her father, George VI,
on February 6th 1952. She was told that she was now Monarch by
Prince Philip during a stay in Kenya after he received news that
the King had died. But the…
While a royal wedding dress might grab
all the headlines with the almost obligatory tiara coming a close
second, no set of regal nuptials would be complete without a bridal
bouquet. We might not get round to admiring it until after our
fourth discussion about the wedding…
It was a wedding for the history books
and thousands turned out to celebrate. When Willem-Alexander and
Maxima married in 2002, the popularity that has mostly dominated
their time as King and Queen of the Netherlands was on show for all
to see as they were cheered throughout…
The birthday of Princess Beatrix of the
Netherlands has been marked with a new series of portraits
including one of the country’s past, present and future monarchs.
Princess Beatrix is seen with her eldest son and successor, King
Willem-Alexander, as well as his first born child and heir to the
throne, Princess Catharina-Amalia. The photos have been released to
mark Princess…
