British Royals

An ancient tradition comes to life for the Platinum Jubilee

Communities across the UK and the Commonwealth have already put plans in place to join in one of the oldest traditions associated with major royal events. On the evening of June 2nd 2022, the first full day of the Platinum Jubilee weekend, people are being invited to light beacons to mark the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign. It’s now been revealed that over 1,500 places have…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden tests positive for Covid

The Crown Princess of Sweden has tested positive for Covid. Crown Princess Victoria is now isolating at home. She is reported to have only mild symptoms, rather like those of a cold, and to be recovering well. In accordance with current guidelines in place in Sweden, her husband, Prince Daniel and their two children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar, are also isolating although all three…
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Spain

The exiled royal whose story continues to fascinate: Juan Carlos of Spain

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…
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Spain

Princess Leonor to miss favourite family event for school

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…
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