The Earl of Wessex has led the Royal
Family in thanking all those involved in the Commonwealth Games in
Birmingham. The competition, which comes to an end on August 8th,
has seen hundreds of thousands of people enjoy world class sport in
a wide range of events over the past ten days. The Earl, who is
Vice Patron of Commonwealth Sport, thanked volunteers and
organisers in a series of meetings…
The Countess of Wessex has described
England’s women’s hockey champions as ”stars” as she sent a
personal message of congratulations to the team following their
gold medal win at the Commonwealth Games. It’s the first time the
England…
King Harald V of Norway has been
discharged from hospital where he was treated for three days for an
infection. The King of Norway left Oslo University Hospital on
August 8th 2022 and was said by royal officials to be in good
health now. King Harald, who is 85, spent…
King Felipe heads off on overseas visit while Princess Leonor remains star of Spain's royal summer
8th August 2022
The King of Spain is in Colombia for the
swearing in of the country’s president. Felipe VI is spending
several days in Bogota as the new administration of Gustavo Petro
commences. Meanwhile, his heir remains the star of Spain’s royal
summer as she enjoys her continuing stay in Mallorca. Princess
Leonor was seen supporting a local market on an evening outing with
her mother…
The King of Norway is being treated in
hospital for an infection. Harald V will remain at Oslo University
Hospital for ”several days” while he receives intravenous
antibiotics for the condition. His condition is described as
stable. King Harald, who is…
Rare appearance for Queen Sofia of Spain as she hosts traditional reception in Mallorca
5th August 2022
Queen Sofia of Spain has hosted a
reception for officials in Mallorca as she makes as a rare public
appearance. Queen Sofia accompanied her son, King Felipe VI, and
his wife, Queen Letizia, at the annual evening event for local
dignitaries and representatives from across…
The King of Spain ditched his tie,
briefly, to try and cut down on energy use. Felipe VI removed his
tie during an official lunch with the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro
Sanchez, in Mallorca, adhering to government advice. Pedro Sanchez
did the same. As Spain continues to deal with hotter than usual
temperatures, ministers have told workers to remove their ties in
the office so that they stay…
Norway's Prime Minister sends best wishes to Harald V after king is admitted to hospital
4th August 2022
The Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr
Store, has sent his best wishes to King Harald after the monarch
was admitted to hospital. The King of Norway was taken to Oslo
University Hospital on August 4th 2022 after suffering a fever. In
a short statement, the Royal Court…
King Harald V is in a stable condition in
hospital after developing a fever. In a brief statement, the Royal
Court said: ”His Majesty the King was today admitted to Oslo
University Hospital for the investigation of fever. His condition
is stable.” No…
No one knew it at the time but on August
4th 1900, a woman who would change the course of royal history had
made her debut. The birth of a daughter to Claude and Cecilia
Bowes-Lyon didn’t trouble the papers of the day one jot. But as
baby Elizabeth, later queen and empress, settled into her royal
nursery, another royal woman who would have a major impact on her
life was claiming all the…
