King Juan Carlos has hosted a big family
reunion as he continues his self imposed exile in Abu Dhabi. The
king, who left Spain in August 2020, has been visited by his two
daughters, Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina, and five of his
eight grandchildren. He posed for photos alongside Elena and her
daughter, Victoria Federica, 21. They were joined by Cristina and
her four children, Juan, 22…
It’s one of the most iconic moments of
Jubilee celebrations and as the final countdown to the Platinum
party gets under way, there’s a suggestion it might just happen
again. Music legend Brian May has hinted that he might be preparing
for a repeat of his…
Visitors to Windsor Castle got a right
royal treat this Easter as they came across a crop of royals on a
day out, two of them rather unexpected. Plenty of those visiting
the ancient royal residence on April 14th 2022 were hoping to catch
a glimpse of the Prince of Wales…
The Prince of Wales has overseen the
Royal Maundy service for the first time. Prince Charles represented
The Queen at the traditional ceremony which took place at St.
George’s Chapel, Windsor. Accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall,
the Prince was welcomed to the Chapel by the Dean of Windsor, the
Right Reverend David Conner and by Bishop John Inge. The couple
were presented with…
Some of the most famous portraits of
Britain’s queens are to be brought together in a special exhibition
to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Sotheby’s is hosting the exhibition
which focuses on the history of the monarchy. It will see dozens of
pictures, including…
Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested
positive for Covid and is currently isolating. Monaco’s Princely
Palace said that Albert was asymptomatic and his health is giving
”no cause for concern”. He is working remotely and maintaining
links with officials…
Never mind Royal Ascot, the Jubilee or
Camilla’s tour of Canada. The hats there may be tip topper but they
are nothing compared to the royal special we’ve just seen. 2022 is
only just through its first quarter and we have the hat of the
year. Step up, Sir Tim Laurence. The Princess Royal’s husband has
been touring Australia and Papua New Guinea in the kind of headwear
that is usually seen…
Blue, gold and cream: the intricate wedding dresses that turned a controversial consort into a royal bride
9th April 2022
It was one of the most talked about royal
weddings in decades. When Camilla Parker-Bowles and Charles,
Prince of Wales on April 9th 2005 in Windsor, millions were
watching. And they saw a royal bride with not one but two different
wedding outfits for her big day. As the…
Whenthe Prince of Wales and the Duchess
of Cornwallannounced their engagement in February 2005 they wasted
no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. They
immediately told the world they would marry in April that year in a
civil ceremony at Windsor…
The smile is familiar, as is the stance.
In what would prove to be his final portrait, Prince Philip is
caught for eternity staring at his viewer as he prepares to walk
one of the many corridors of Windsor Castle, seat of the royal
dynasty which became his life. And at the end of that path he is
about to walk is the Tapestry Room where his mother was born.
Philip was going home. That poignant…
