All eyes are on Monaco as two possible
moments for Princess Charlene to re-enter public life approach. Her
44th birthday, on January 25th 2022, is quickly followed by the
feast day of St. Devote, Monaco’s patron saint. Celebrations for
Devote are popular across the principality and Charlene has been an
enthusiastic participant in past years, showing a connection to the
country’s…
The Princess Royal is already busy as 2022 starts - it's a shame we don't hear more about it
22nd January 2022
It won’t be that much of a surprised to
hear that the Princess Royal has been keeping busy now the New Year
is under way. Princess Anne is well known for packing out her diary
with engagements. What’s perhaps more surprising is that barely a
mention has been made…
New photos of Princess Ingrid Alexandra released as she celebrates her 18th birthday
21st January 2022
A new set of images of Norway’s future
queen have been shared by the royals as she comes of age. Princess
Ingrid Alexandra turns 18 on January 21st 2022. Her big birthday
means she can now act as Regent of Norway, if required. Ida
Bjørvik, Det kongelige…
A brand new 50p, marking the Platinum
Jubilee, will go into circulation in the UK in the hours after
history is made. The specially designed coin will be landing in
purses and tills from February 7th 2022, the day after The Queen
reaches the 70th anniversary of her reign. The 50p is already
available to buy as a collector’s edition from the Royal Mint.
However, on the day after the…
The Duke of York’s official social media
accounts have started to disappear. it’s just a week since a US
judge ruled he must face a civil trial over allegations of sexual
assault, claims Prince Andrew denies. Within hours of that court
decision being made, the…
Will Platinum Jubilee year produce a new generation of Elizabeths?
18th January 2022
It was one of the most used baby names of
the 20th century but fell from favour as a new millennium dawned.
However, interest in the Platinum Jubilee has led to claims that a
whole new generation of Elizabeths are about to make their dedbuts.
New research from a leading…
On January 18th 1919, the ringing of a
telephone in Buckingham Palace signalled a tragedy for the Royal
Family. The call brought news of the death of Prince John, youngest
son of King George V and Queen Mary, who had passed away in his
sleep at the age of 13. John had been epileptic for most of his
short life and had died following a massive seizure. He was buried
soon afterwards, his grave…
It was a quiet country house, described
by several who knew it as ‘’little’’ and a ‘’pied a terre’, given
as a wedding present to a royal couple who were expected to linger
on the fringes of regal life. Yet on July 2nd 1903, it became the
birthplace of one of…
Ballot opens for Trooping the Colour as it returns to London in time for the Platinum Jubilee
17th January 2022
The ballot for this year’s Trooping the
Colour is now open. The Sovereign’s Birthday Parade takes place on
June 2nd 2022 and will also be the first major event of The Queen’s
Platinum Jubilee weekend. People wanting to attend have to enter a
ballot…
Queen Elizabeth II has sent a special
message to Queen Margrethe II as the Danish Monarch marked her
Golden Jubilee. The UK Embassy in Denmark revealed that
congratulations had winged their way from London to Copenhagen but
kept the contents of the missive secret. The link between the two
Jubilee Queens of 2022 was revealed as the Embassy sent
congratulations to Margrethe II as the 50th…
