Spain

Spain on standby for the return of a king from exile

The Spanish Royal Household has confirmed that King Juan Carlos will return from exile for the first time in almost two years. Officials issued a brief statement less than 24 hours before the former monarch was due to touch down in Spain for a brief visit. Juan Carlos is set to land in the early evening of May 19th 2022. He’ll spend the weekend in Sanxenxo for a sailing regatta with…
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British Royals

Diana Ross and Queen set to play for The Queen at her Jubilee as Platinum Party promises stellar line up

It was one of the most famous moments of all her Jubilees and now The Queen is set for a rerun as she marks the 70th anniversary of her reign. The Platinum Party at the Palace will feature a performance from Queen and Brian May. His rendition of the national anthem from the top of Buckingham Palace during the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002 became one of the most iconic images of those…
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Features

The farmer who accidentally found a long lost Queen of England amidst a ruined castle

Amongst the prettiness of rolling countryside and the gentle sound of sheep grazing sits a castle with its own little chapel. The walls are golden yellow while around it grow sweet scented flowers and glossy, regal trees. But behind this calm serenity lies the tomb of a queen whose life was filled with drama and whose end was soon forgotten in the tumult of Tudor politics. The drama continued…
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British Royals

Dame Helen Mirren pays emotional tribute to The Queen in front of millions

Dame Helen Mirren has offered The Queen ”most sincere and loving thanks” on behalf of the Commonwealth as the Platinum Jubilee summer celebrations got under eway. Dame Helen, dressed as Elizabeth I, paid a fulsome tribute to Elizabeth II at the end of a special performance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The Oscar winning star had taken to the stage as the first Elizabeth during…
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