The Queen has written a letter to the
Commonwealth which won’t be read until next year. The note was
placed inside The Queen’s Baton as it began its journey around the
world ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022. Her
Majesty was seen in a special video signing her name on the letter
which will be shared with the Commonwealth as the Games get under
way in July next…
A special exhibition marking the historic
reign of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark through jewellery will open
as her Golden Jubilee celebrations get under way. The display,
called ”A Queen’s Jewellery Box, 50 years on the throne told in
jewellery”, will…
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…
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 that will take place at the start
of 2022. Just days before the anniversary of her accession, Queen
Margrethe will hold a…
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 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…
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, Beatrice also shared a photo
of her daughter’s footprints and added that she is settling in well
with her family, including…
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…
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 her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia,
several decades ago. It’s not the first time Spain’s current
consort has…
