Prince Joachim of Denmark is back with his family after being discharged from hospital in France where he underwent emergency brain surgery.
The younger son of Queen Margrethe was given the go ahead to return to his holiday residence, the Chateau of Cayx, on August 3rd 2020, ten days after he was rushed in for treatment after falling ill.
Joachim, who is 51, underwent surgery on a blood…
As King Felipe and Queen Letizia made their tour of Spain to show support for the country as it emerged from lockdown, one colour dominated. Letizia made a favourite of going green as she visited different parts of Spain. And there might well be a very good reason for that.
The fourth day of August turned out to be a very good one for the House of Windsor. Two of its most famous women made their debut on that date. They joined a rather interesting list of people with regal connections who celebrated birthdays then. As the royal bunting comes…
The whereabouts of King Juan Carlos I of Spain as his self imposed exile begins are still uncertain. Several media outlets are reporting that the former monarch arrived in the Dominican Republic after leaving via Portugal, the day before the announcement that’s shocked Spain was made.
ABC reported that Juan Carlos, who is 82, was driven from Madrid into Portugal on Sunday August 2nd 2020…
King Juan Carlos loved Spain and it loved him back. At the height of his popularity, urban myths sprang up of a person stranded in one of Spain’s most arid spots, desperate for help until a motorcyclist appeared out of nowhere to rescue them. The man on the motorbike…
The first famous Windsor woman to be born on August 4th lived most of her adult life in the spotlight and yet one very basic detail of her story is shrouded in mystery. For no one is really sure exactly where Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother was born. And no one did more to…
Royal statements on exile for Juan Carlos of Spain show his title of king appears to be secure
3rd August 2020
The possibility that King Juan Carlos of Spain would go into exile as allegations over his financial affairs continued has been talked about for weeks. But, as he confirms his decision to leave the country he ruled for almost four decades, another subject of hot debate appears to have been laid to rest. The statement of Felipe VI on his father’s move appears to underline that the former…
In the words of her husband, she is the ”great professional”. Queen Sofia of Spain has been easily the most popular member of her country’s royal family for years. She’s also been one of the most influential royals Europe has known in recent times. As…
King Felipe expresses his ''heartfelt respect'' for the decision of King Juan Carlos to leave Spain
3rd August 2020
The King of Spain has told his father he is grateful for his choice to go into exile. Felipe VI offered King Juan Carlos his ”heartfelt respect” after the former monarch confirmed he will quit Spain as controversy over his financial affairs continues to…
King Juan Carlos of Spain is to leave the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, his home for half a century, as controversy around his financial affairs grows. The former monarch, who ruled Spain between 1975 and 2014, will leave for an undisclosed location. The announcement was made by the Royal Household.
In a letter to his son King Felipe, Juan Carlos wrote: “Your Majesty, dear Felipe: With the…
