British Royals

King Charles and Queen Camilla to host first State Visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host their first State Visit when they welcome the President of South Africa to the UK. President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by Dr Tshepo Motsepe, will make a State Visit in November. They will be hosted at Buckingham Palace. The State Visit takes place between November 22nd and November 24th and it is expected it will include a State Banquet, hosted…
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Luxembourg

A new royal baby for Luxembourg

The Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg are expecting their second child. The couple have announced they will welcome a baby brother or sister for their son, Prince Charles, in April 2023. In a brief statement from the Grand Ducal Court, it was confirmed…
Denmark

Prince Joachim speaks of his children's ''hurt'' at losing their royal titles

Prince Joachim of Denmark has said his children have been ”hurt” by the decision to take away their princely titles. Speaking to Ekstra Bladet, the prince said ”We are all very sorry. It’s never fun to see your children hurt like that.” On September 28th 2022, the Danish Royal Court announced that Joachim’s four children would lose their royal status and…
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Features

After shock, sadness and mourning, the reality of a new reign begins to appear

It’s less than three weeks since the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III and yet, despite the air of sadness still hanging over the House of Windsor, the reality of a new reign is beginning to take shape. One of the first official portraits issued of the new King showed him at work on his red boxes. It was a very public declaration that, despite his personal…
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British Royals

The cypher of King Charles III revealed

The cypher of King Charles III has been revealed. It shows his initial, C, and R for Rex, the Latin for King, as well as a representation of the Crown. There is a separate cypher for Scotland, showing the Scottish Crown. His Majesty approved the design himself. King Charles chose from a selection prepared for him by the College of Arms. The Scottish version of the cypher was overseen by the…
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