King Juan Carlos of Spain has told a
biographer that the time has come when he has to start thinking
about his funeral. Speaking to author Laurence Debray from self
imposed exile in Abu Dhabi, Juan Carlos confessed his mind had
turned to his own final farewell as he watched the burial service
for Prince Philip in April 2021. He told the writer that his own
father’s funeral had been done very…
The first details of major celebrations
marking the Golden Jubilee of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark have
been announced. Margrethe took the throne on January 14th 1972 and
the Danish Royal Household has now revealed several major events
marking her fifty year long reign…
In four months’ time, The Queen will
reach the 70th anniversary of her reign, meaning the countdown to
the Platinum Jubilee is well and truly under way. The monarchical
milestone falls February 6th 2022 but the whole of the coming year
is set to be a celebration for a…
A year after initial plans were put on
hold by the pandemic, special celebrations marking the 350th
anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh have taken
place. The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, as Charles and Camilla are
known when in Scotland, spent time at the famous gardens where they
heard about current research and forthcoming
initiatives addressing pressing environmental…
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli
Mozzi have chosen the name Sienna for their new daughter. The
couple made the announcement on social media, 13 days after
welcoming their little girl. Her full name is Sienna Elizabeth
Mapelli Mozzi. Revealing their pick…
The Queen and Prince Charles have helped
mark another big moment in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations as
they placed a new tree in the grounds of Balmoral to mark the start
of the official planting season that will help form a green canopy
across Britain. Her Majesty and…
The Countess of Wessex has taken on a new
role supporting learning for children living in some of the most
deprived parts of India. Sophie is now patron of the OSCAR
Foundation which uses football to help provide education for the
youngsters. As Buckingham Palace announced the role on October 1st
2021, the Countess was seen taking part in a discussion with the
organisation’s founder as…
This month has seen a big increase in
royal appearances and a big focus on royal fashion. Among an array
of new looks and outfits, we’ve also seen royals go retro. When
Queen Letizia of Spain welcomed the President of Chile to Madrid,
she opted for a dress first worn by…
A flat once dubbed the most famous
address in Britain now bears a permanent tribute to its most
celebrated occupant. A blue plaque has been unveiled at the home of
Diana, Princess of Wales at the time she became engaged to Prince
Charles. The plaque now sits on the wall…
Steady hands and calm nerves as for a cleaning job like no other at Windsor Castle
29th September 2021
Some of the most sparkling lights around
Windsor Castle have been given an autumn clean as parts of the
famous royal residence prepare to open to the public again. The
Semi-State Rooms at Windsor will welcome visitors from September
30th 2021 and, ahead of that, the sparkling lights in the Crimson
Drawing Room have been painstakingly spruced up. Copyright
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