King Juan Carlos of Spain marks his
birthday as much in the headlines as ever. Despite living in self
imposed exile for over a year, the anniversary of his birth excites
as much attention in the country he once ruled as any other royal
event. In the weeks before he turned 84, on January 5th 2022,
papers were filled with articles asking if the former monarch was
on his way home. His story is an…
The Duchess of Cornwall will mark a
milestone birthday by taking on a new role. Camilla will be guest
editor of Country Life magazine with her edition coming out as she
turns 75 this summer. The royal special is part of celebrations for
the 125th anniversary of the…
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has tested
positive for Covid-19 and is now in self isolation. Grand Duke
Henri went into isolation after an LFT test proved positive. A
follow up PCR test confirmed the diagnosis and he is now in
isolation. The Grand Ducal Court said that…
The Princess of Asturias is set to miss
one of her family’s favourite traditions because she has to head
back to school. Princess Leonor, 15, is due back at UWC Atlantic
College in Wales for the start of the new term on January 5th 2022
meaning she won’t be in Madrid for the celebrations markng
Epiphany. The princess, her sister, Infanta Sofia, 14, and their
parents usually spend…
The life of Elizabeth II is one of the
most well documented in history. But one integral part of her story
remains unknown – the exact time that her reign began is a mystery.
Elizabeth II succeeded her father, George VI, on February 6th 1952.
She was told that she…
As a new year gets underway, the ruling
houses of Europe are looking to the future and that future is
increasingly female. The next generation of rulers on the continent
is dominated by women with the princesses who will one day be
queens taking on increasingly high profile…
Each monarch leaves their mark, placing
their personality on the fabric of history. And charting those
footprints tells a story all of its own. From births to weddings,
coronations to the passing of power, the major moments in a
monarch’s life have an impact far beyond palace walls. Here, we
look at the stand out kingly events that fell in the first month of
the year. A Calendar of Kings…
An island in Australia is to be named
after The Queen as part of year long celebrations marking her
Platinum Jubilee. Aspen Island, in Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin,
will become Queen Elizabeth II Island in June 2022 as the main
celebrations marking the 70th…
The royal past is peppered with
milestones, those major moments that take on an importance all of
their own, and Britain’s queens have provided plenty of history
worth talking about. From the reigns that started to the rules that
came to an end, from the happy arrivals…
The Queen has granted a special honour to
her daughter-in-law. The Duchess of Cornwall has been made a Royal
Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. The appointment of
Royal Knights and Ladies is entirely in the gift of The Queen.
Camilla’s appointment takes effect from January 1st 2022. She joins
a select group of Royal Ladies of the Order of the Garter. The
Princess Royal was…
