British Royals

The Queen falls victim to Windsor Castle Covid outbreak as HMS Bubble bursts

A number of cases of Covid were reported at Windsor Castle in the days before The Queen tested positive for coronavirus. Buckingham Palace announced on February 20th 2022 that Her Majesty was experiencing mild, cold like symptoms and had tested positive for Covid. It’s since been confirmed that there has been a small outbreak of Covid at Windsor Castle. The Queen returned to the…
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British Royals

Clutter, chocolates and the great grandkids - The Queen's sideboard adds a touch of normality to a tumultuous royal week

It’s been a controversial week for the House of Windsor which has pivoted from one crisis to another in the space of just a few days. Unsurprisingly, through it all, The Queen did what she always does and kept calm and carried on. Just days after Prince Andrew settled out of court in a case that saw him accused of sexual assault and Prince Charles saw his foundation under police…
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King Charles III

The Prince of Wales tests positive for Covid

The Prince of Wales is in isolation after catching coronavirus. The heir to the throne tested positive for Covid on the morning of February 10th 2022 and immediately cancelled his planned day of engagements in Winchester. Via social media it was announced that Prince Charles was ”deeply disappointed” to have to put back his visit but hoped to reschedule the events ”as soon…
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Spain

King Felipe VI of Spain has Covid

King Felipe VI of Spain has gone into isolation after contracting for coronavirus. The Spanish monarch tested positive on February 8th 2022 after developing mild symptoms. His official engagements have been cancelled for the coming week and he will remain in…
Denmark

Queen Margrethe tests positive for Covid

The Queen of Denmark is in isolation after testing positive for Covid. Queen Margrethe II has mild symptoms and is now resting at her home at Christian IX’s Palace at Amalienborg in Copenhagen. The Danish Monarch, who is 81 years old, tested positive just hours…
Features

Six royal roles that have won Oscars

Playing Diana, Princess of Wales has landed actress Kristen Stewart an Oscar nod. She is nominated in the Best Actress category at the 2022 Academy Awards for her portrayal of the princess in the film Spencer. If she does win, she’ll join a whole host of stars who took home the coveted prize thanks to the regal touch. Here are six royal roles that won an Oscar. Henry VIII, played by…
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