King Felipe VI of Spain has faced
criticism from some politicians in Spain for choosing not to stand
up when a sword belonging to a famous rebel against his country’s
rule was paraded in front of him. The King of Spain kept his seat
when a sword belonging to Simon Bolivar was brought into a ceremony
marking the inauguration of the new President of Colombia. Other
dignitaries attending…
The Earl of Wessex: ''the Games have brought the spirit of the Commonwealth to life''
9th August 2022
The Earl of Wessex has thanked the people
of Birmingham and the West Midlands for their ”inspiration” as he
officially closed the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Earl, who is
Vice Patron of Commonwealth Sport, thanked volunteers, organisers
and competitors for…
The last medal ceremony of the
Commonwealth Games has been overseen by the Earl of Wessex. The
Earl, who is Vice Patron of Commonwealth Sport, presented the
medals in the Men’s Hockey event to bring down the curtain on the
sporting action at Birmingham…
The Earl of Wessex has led the Royal
Family in thanking all those involved in the Commonwealth Games in
Birmingham. The competition, which comes to an end on August 8th,
has seen hundreds of thousands of people enjoy world class sport in
a wide range of events over the past ten days. The Earl, who is
Vice Patron of Commonwealth Sport, thanked volunteers and
organisers in a series of meetings…
The Countess of Wessex has described
England’s women’s hockey champions as ”stars” as she sent a
personal message of congratulations to the team following their
gold medal win at the Commonwealth Games. It’s the first time the
England…
King Harald V of Norway has been
discharged from hospital where he was treated for three days for an
infection. The King of Norway left Oslo University Hospital on
August 8th 2022 and was said by royal officials to be in good
health now. King Harald, who is 85, spent…
King Felipe heads off on overseas visit while Princess Leonor remains star of Spain's royal summer
8th August 2022
The King of Spain is in Colombia for the
swearing in of the country’s president. Felipe VI is spending
several days in Bogota as the new administration of Gustavo Petro
commences. Meanwhile, his heir remains the star of Spain’s royal
summer as she enjoys her continuing stay in Mallorca. Princess
Leonor was seen supporting a local market on an evening outing with
her mother…
The King of Norway is being treated in
hospital for an infection. Harald V will remain at Oslo University
Hospital for ”several days” while he receives intravenous
antibiotics for the condition. His condition is described as
stable. King Harald, who is…
Rare appearance for Queen Sofia of Spain as she hosts traditional reception in Mallorca
5th August 2022
Queen Sofia of Spain has hosted a
reception for officials in Mallorca as she makes as a rare public
appearance. Queen Sofia accompanied her son, King Felipe VI, and
his wife, Queen Letizia, at the annual evening event for local
dignitaries and representatives from across…
The King of Spain ditched his tie,
briefly, to try and cut down on energy use. Felipe VI removed his
tie during an official lunch with the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro
Sanchez, in Mallorca, adhering to government advice. Pedro Sanchez
did the same. As Spain continues to deal with hotter than usual
temperatures, ministers have told workers to remove their ties in
the office so that they stay…
