As the last rays of sun fade into the cool days of autumn, royals across Europe have found themselves at their busiest since the pandemic hit in the chill of winter’s end. Special projects, family moments and a new royal star have caught attention in the past seven days. Here’s the royal week just gone, in pictures.
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King Felipe of Spain accused of 'manoeuvring' against the country's government by minister
25th September 2020
King Felipe VI of Spain has been accused of manoeuvring against his country’s government by one of its ministers. Another has joined attacks questioning the Spanish king’s political neutrality. The claims came after Felipe intervened in a controversy that has…
Controversy over alleged political snub to King Felipe of Spain continues to grow
25th September 2020
Political controversy is growing in Spain over the sudden announcement that King Felipe VI will not oversee the appointment of new judges this week. Usually, the Spanish monarch takes part in the annual event, set this year for September 25th in Barcelona. However, the…
The special photo which confirmed Princess Eugenie's baby news
25th September 2020
Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have shared a special image as they confirm that they will welcome their first child next year. As they announced their new arrival, the couple added a photo of a gift they’ve already bought for their baby on Eugenie’s official social media account.
Taking to Instagram, the princess wrote that ”Jack and I are so excited for…
ROYAL BABY NEWS: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank are expecting their first child
25th September 2020
Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, are to become parents. The couple are expecting a baby in 2021.
The happy news was shared by Buckingham Palace on September 25th 2020 in a short announcement which read ‘‘Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie…
This week, our brand new subscription service, Royal Central Extra, launches. And there is a huge range of special video content for our first subscribers coming in the first days of Royal Central Extra.
We’ll be talking about the reign of Europe’s longest…
Princess Beatrice's wedding gown takes pride of place at Windsor Castle
23rd September 2020
The vintage gown worn by Princess Beatrice for her surprise marriage to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi this summer will go on show in the State Dining Room at Windsor Castle.
The dress, designed by Norman Hartnell, sits at the heart of a display about the couple’s wedding at the castle. The exhibition also includes Beatrice’s wedding shoes and a recreation of her bouquet, this time made…
Prince Philip's 100th birthday could be the excuse for a party everyone needs right now
23rd September 2020
The first day of autumn in the UK is a strange one this year. The sun is shining brightly, the thermometer is high, there are more people in the streets than in weeks. Yet behind the feel of summer is the growing awareness that as the days shorten and the weather changes…
Scene stealer, charmer and a president’s best friend, SÃoda, one of the dogs that won over royalty, is being mourned in the Republic of Ireland. The Bernese mountain dog, one of two belonging to President Michael D Higgins, died recently, spawning obituaries in Irish…
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