Royal weddings are now major celebrations, glittering events that capture the imagination and draw huge crowds who cheer the vows and shout demands for a kiss when the deal is done. However, in centuries past a royal union might be a discreet event, witnessed by just a handful of people. And for that reason, rumours were able to grow of secret weddings, hidden spouses and possible threats to…
The wedding present of a duchess that's become one of the Royal Family's most famous tiaras
25th June 2024
For the quarter of a century that she’s been a member of the Royal Family, the Duchess of Edinburgh has kept her tiara appearances rather simple.
We’ve got used to seeing Sophie in a limited number of diadems. There’s the diamond creation she wore at her…
Ten reasons Katherine Parr is a queen worth remembering
25th June 2024
On July 12th 1543, a rather low key royal wedding took place.  The groom was Henry VIII and his sixth wife was Katherine Parr, a relatively unknown minor noblewoman who had risen from daughter of a knight to Queen of England in thirty years.  The woman who became a royal…
King Charles has made the Emperor of Japan a member of the oldest order of chivalry in Britain.
Emperor Naruhito has been appointed to the Order of the Garter.
The announcement was made as the Emperor and Empress of Japan began their State Visit to the UK.
The Emperor has presented King Charles with the Order of the Chrysanthemum, Japan’s highest honour.
Emperor Naruhito becomes…
Sir Tim Laurence has given an update on the health of his wife, the Princess Royal, as he paid her a visit on her third day in hospital.
Princess Anne was admitted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol after suffering minor head injuries and concussion in an incident at her…
The long awaited State Visit by the Emperor and Empress of Japan got under way with a spectacular show of pageantry.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were given an official welcome to London by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
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Princess Anne in hospital with concussion
24th June 2024
The Princess Royal is being treated for concussion and minor injuries after an accident at her home in Gloucestershire.
The Princess, who is 73, was taken to hospital in Bristol on Sunday evening after an incident at Gatcombe Park.
Her Royal Highness has concussion and minor injuries to her head. She is said to be recovering well but will remain in hospital for a few more days for…
The prince who just became the king of royal football fans
23rd June 2024
The Euros are brining in plenty of royal fans but one prince is clearly enjoying the passion and the pain of the beautiful game more than most.
Belgium’s Prince Gabriel, was unable to contain himself as his country’s national team claimed a commanding win in…
The royal bride who wore her sister's wedding dress
23rd June 2024
It was a royal wedding with a recycled gown worn by a woman who gave up her royal status for love. When Princess Desiree of Sweden got married, she left her HRH status at the altar to be with the man she loved. Royal Wedding Rewind heads back to June 1964 for the wedding of…
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has announced he is giving his eldest son and heir a new role that is traditionally the first step towards a change in ruler.
Grand Duke Henri will make his first born son, Guillaume, his Lieutenant-Représentant in October 2024. From that point, Guillaume will assume most of the constitutional powers of Luxembourg’s monarchy.
The appointment of a…