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…
The future queen who has to take second place to her younger brother in a different line of succession
18th February 2025
She’s in line to be Queen of Norway one day, but Princess Ingrid Alexandra has to take a lower place in another line of succession thanks to different rules. She is one step behind her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, in the line to the British throne.
Ingrid…
The unusual royal jewel designed to bring good luck that is now Queen's favourite
17th February 2025
Queen Camilla has followed one style lead of her mother in law, Queen Elizabeth II, with devotion. Her Majesty is very fond of that rather regal accessory, the brooch. And her latest pick has cemented the place of a rather unusual jewel as a modern royal favourite.
A…
King Charles tries hand at wind turbine production for National Apprenticeship week
17th February 2025
King Charles has tries his hand at wind turbine production, as you do, as the Royal Family gave its backing to National Apprenticeship week.
The King visited SeAH Wind in Middlesbrough which trains people to work in offshore wind turbine manufacturing with a focus on welding and heavy engineering skills.
National Apprenticeship Week runs in mid February to spotlight the importance of…
Just when you thought royal jubilees might be taking a rest for a while, the Duke of Gloucester has sprung an anniversary surprise.
The Duke, who at one point was fifth in line to the throne, has had a half century celebration all of his own but it’s nothing to do…
Don't tell Paddington but someone else just sent King Charles marmalade sandwiches
14th February 2025
It feels as dramatic as the ravens leaving the Tower of London – somehow, someone other than Paddington has just sent King Charles some marmalade for his sandwiches.
The interloper in the legendary love affair between the Royal Family and the bear from Peru is none…
Princess Leonor makes land for the first time in weeks as naval training takes her to Brazil
14th February 2025
Princess Leonor has landed in Brazil after over a month at sea for her naval training.
The Princess of Asturias set sail from Spain early in January as she began a six month stint on board a training ship as part of her year with Spain’s naval forces.
The future queen has been learning the ropes, quite literally, as she has joined other trainees on a month’s journey to South…
Hand delivered by The King: how Charles III and Queen Camilla marked a special birthday
14th February 2025
It’s one of the most famous birthday greetings in the world and the royal celebration was given a special twist for one recipient by none other than The King himself.
As King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Middlesborough, they met Rona Graft who just happened to…
The Duke of Kent joins hands to remember at 80th anniversary of Dresden
14th February 2025
The Duke of Kent has paid tribute to those killed in the bombing of Dresden as he joined commemorations marking the 80th anniversary.
The Duke joined a circle of remembrance in the heart of Dresden. Prince Edward held hands with others as they formed a circle around the…
The Queen has met some of the theatre makers of the future and heard about their creative plans.
Queen Camilla visited the Unicorn Theatre in London to see the work of its Creative Hub which nurtures young creative talent.
Her Majesty, who is Royal Patron of the Unicorn, toured its Creative Schools where a workshop for primary school children was taking place. The Queen met pupils from…
