The summer of 2022 would prove to be
long, hot and sunny in Europe. It’s traditionally a quieter time
for royal houses across the continent as the holidays begin but
amidst the sunshine there were moments that would prove to be truly
historic. A Golden celebration Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset © The Duke
and Duchess of Gloucester celebrated their Golden wedding
anniversary as the month…
It was a moment of real history. For the
first time, and perhaps the only time, a British Monarch marked 70
years of rule. Queen Elizabeth II reached that milestone on
February 6th 2022 but the main celebrations were held on an
unforgettable weekend in June. The Platinum…
The month of June was all about the
Platinum Jubilee but other royals were available that month. A
rather important celebration took place while events continued
around the continent. If you missed the royal June 2022, enjoy it
now. Happy Birthday to a future queen Ida…
As 2022 continued, some symbolic moments
took place amidst the royal business as usual. A different voice
rang through Parliament but as the first events of the Platinum
Jubilee celebrations took place, Queen Elizabeth II was centre
stage. A Prince’s voice for a Queen’s speech House of Lords via
Flickr Queen Elizabeth II was unable to attend the State Opening of
Parliament in…
The year 2022 has brought many memorable
moments and historic events. The royal story has been caught in
some unforgettable photos which have become a record all of their
own. Easter at Windsor i-Images/ Pool Easter for the Windsors was
held at Windsor in 2022. The…
They were taken to mark a truly historic
moment and became a record of a truly historic time. A series of
portraits of Queen Elizabeth II were released through the early
months of 2022 to mark Her Late Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. As the
year ended, they became a…
OBITUARY: Benedict XVI - the first Pope to abdicate in over 500 years - dies aged 95
31st December 2022
Pope Benedict XVI has died. The former
Pontiff passed away at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery on the morning
of December 31st 2022. He was 95 years old. His successor, Pope
Francis, had asked for prayers for Benedict just days ago, saying
that his health was fragile. Benedict XVI led the Catholic Church
between April 2005 and March 2013. He stepped down for health
reasons, becoming the…
ROYAL YEAR IN REVIEW: The death of Queen Elizabeth II - the end of a truly historic reign
31st December 2022
In the end, it was a shock that still
seems surreal. When Buckingham Palace announced, in genteel
language, on September 8th 2022 that Queen Elizabeth II was unwell,
the possibility that the Monarch who had been part of so many lives
for so long was about to pass on the…
Belgium’s Queen Paola is passing on one
of her most important roles to her daughter in law. Queen Mathilde
of the Belgians will take over as Honorary Chair of the Protection
Committee of Missing Children Europe on January 1st 2023. Missing
Children Europe is the…
The past year has brought many major
moments in the royal story around Europe. While many months have
been filled with smiles and positivity, some have been dominated by
sadness and controversy. Anger at a memorial moment A Thanksgiving
Service for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh was held at
Westminster Abbey on March 29th 2022 with the Royal Family joined
by kings, queens, princes and…
