The last man to rule one of Europe’s most
famous dynasties has been brought back to life, if only for the
briefest of moments. On the anniversary of the marriage of Karl,
last Austro-Hungarian Emperor, one of his dynasty has revealed rare
video footage of the man who once ruled swathes of Europe. Karl
married Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parma on October 21st 1911 in a
wedding designed to…
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The King and Queen of the Netherlands
have spoken of their regret over their decision to take a holiday
in Greece when their country was facing new coronavirus
restrictions. In a specially recorded message, the Dutch monarch
said the decision to take the trip had been a…
The Princess Royal has visited
Scarborough Hospital to show royal appreciation for the work of NHS
staff throughout the many challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
Princess Anne visited the hospital, in North Yorkshire, on October
19th 2020 as reports that the region it’s situated in might face
further restrictions caused by the spread of the virus. The
Princess spoke to staff across…
A new official Canadian portrait of the
Queen has been unveiled. Taken at Windsor Castle in March 2019 by
photographer Chris Jackson, it shows Her Majesty wearing her
Canadian insignia, as Sovereign of the Order of Canada and the
Order of Military Merit. However, this…
The Duke of Cambridge has taken on two
new patronages, passed to him by the Queen and the Duke of
Edinburgh. Both new roles underline the increasing focus Prince
William is placing on environmental issues and wildlife
conservation in his public life. The Duke is now…
It was a ceremony changed in difficult
times that recognised the ongoing work of those coping with the
many challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The Princess of
Asturias Awards 2020 have taken place in Oviedo with Spain’s future
queen handing over the prizes at an event charged with emotion.
Princess Leonor, now 14, spoke of the hard times experienced by
many across Spain and the world…
The Spanish Royal Family has got
celebrations for this year’s Princess of Asturias Awards under way
with a very different audience for winners of the 2020 prizes.
Princess Leonor was joined by her parents, King Felipe VI and Queen
Letizia, and her younger sister…
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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…
