British Royals

Andrew's royal public life is over but an important constitutional role remains

The decision to remove royal patronages and military associations from the Duke of York draws a line over questions about his public royal life. But despite that, a constitutional role and a rather important one remains attached to Andrew. Despite being cut off from the House of Windsor, in extremis he could still play a major part in its future. The prince remains ninth in line to the throne.
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Denmark

Margrethe II: Queen of Denmark for 50 years

Margrethe II has now ruled Denmark for 50 years. The Danish Monarch marks her Golden Jubilee today, January 14th 2022. Her reign, only the second time a woman has ruled Denmark, has been popular and successful and marked by modernisation of the monarchy. Her Majesty…
Insight

The Queen's decision to strip Andrew of his HRH status is a major move for both Andrew and for the House of Windsor

He was the first child born to a reigning Monarch for over a century and yet now, the prince they called Andrew will no longer be styled HRH in any official capacity. In a short, swift statement on January 13th 2022, The Queen signalled a final walk into the royal wilderness for her second son. The Duke of York has had his military titles and royal patronages removed, a decision communicated in…
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DenmarkFeatures

The death of Frederik IX, King of Denmark

As 2021 wound to an end, the Danish Royal Family shared a rather poignant video. Amidst the official social media posts marking Queen Margrethe’s traditional New Year speech was a once familiar face, that of her father, King Frederik IX. As well as her own message…
The Netherlands

Royal couple take to Twitter to reveal they will ''continue, just for a while''

A royal couple marking a special wedding anniversary have joked on social media that they will ”continue, just for a while” after being flooded with congratulations on their marital milestone. Pieter van Vollenhoven took to Twitter to thank all those who sent good wishes as he and Princess Margriet of the Netherlands marked 55 years of marriage this week. Addressing his…
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British Royals

How to apply for tickets for the Platinum Jubilee events

More details of events marking the Platinum Jubilee have been shared and applications to attend some of them are already under way with more ballots opening soon. Trooping the Colour is proving to be one of the most highly anticipated moments of the special celebrations. It takes place on Thursday June 2nd 2022 with thousands expected to line the streets between Buckingham Palace and Horse…
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