An overseas visit, engagements focused on
improving global relations and a focus on interfaith dialogue. All
were part of the Duke of Gloucester’s 2020 diary, before the
coronavirus pandemic struck, yet the work of this discreet royal
and his equally low key wife often go unnoticed. Yet in a year when
the Royal Family have faced ongoing challenges, the Duke and
Duchess of Gloucester have…
This year has sprung plenty of surprises
but as 2020 comes to an end, we’ve been treated to perhaps the
least unexpected royal revelation of them all. As the countdown
begins for the Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th birthday in June 2021,
it’s been reported that…
The shadow that threatened obscurity: Spain's Royal Year in Review
28th December 2020
In the end, it was the invisible man who
attracted all the attention. The royal year in Spain has been
dominated by King Juan Carlos. From ongoing scandals to a dramatic
flight into exile, his every move has been the focal point for
millions. As 2020 comes to an end, the…
In ordinary times, the past year might
well have seen a focus on the Duke of Kent celebrating his 85th
birthday and questions asked about how much longer this devoted
cousin of the Queen would continue to serve the Royal Family.
Instead, this most extraordinary time has seen the Duke reshape his
working pattern around the challenges of the pandemic without a
mention of retirement. In fact, the…
King Felipe’s Christmas Eve address, in
which he spoke of the importance of principles and ethics, has
become the most watched royal festive speech in Spanish history.
The broadcast, which was shown across a number of channels in Spain
at 9pm, broke the record for…
It's behind you! The extra messages in the royal Christmas speeches
26th December 2020
While all the focus is on the words
during the royal Christmas speeches, once the addresses have been
given, attention turns to the furniture. There is always an
interest in how the royals dress the rooms in which they give their
most anticipated speeches of the year. And…
King Felipe places focus on unity and integrity in much anticipated Christmas speech
24th December 2020
King Felipe VI has highlighted the
importance of principles and ethical obligations in his Christmas
speech in a thinly veiled reference to the scandal surrounding his
father, King Juan Carlos. The comments came towards the end of a
highly anticipated festive address which saw the Spanish monarch
urge unity, hope and strength from all as his country tackles the
personal, social and economic…
In an ordinary Christmas season, there
are two questions that would keep cropping up in the countdown to
the big day. What colour will the Queen choose for her Christmas
Day speech and what shade will she select for her visit to church
for the festive service that brings…
Prince Joachim back in Denmark for Christmas after difficult year
24th December 2020
Prince Joachim of Denmark is home for
Christmas after a year which saw him undergo an emergency brain
operation. The younger son of Margrethe II was joined by his family
as they chose a Christmas tree at their home of Schackenborg
Castle. Joachim, who is sixth in…
She usually brings the biggest hat and a
big dose of brightness with her when she joins the Royals for the
Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church at Sandringham
and over the years, the Duchess of Cornwall has shown a tendency
for jewel rich shades for her outfit at this most special of the
festive family events. We won’t see the Windsors gathered together
to celebrate this…
