The King of the Belgians has been
pictured with his predecessor and his heir as the country’s royal
family continued their very public support for local tourism. King
Philippe, King Albert II and Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant
were photographed together as Belgium’s royals visited a popular
spot to encourage others to holiday at home. [getty
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The Queen praises dedication to duty on Armed Forces Day
27th June 2020
The Queen has sent a message of thanks to
mark Armed Forces Day in which she praised personnel and veterans
for their dedication and spoke of the way both serving and past
members ‘contribute’ to life across the UK. The message, signed
Elizabeth R., was sent…
How many of Henry VIII's queens were crowned?
27th June 2020
‘Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced,
beheaded, survived.’ That sad little rhyme, summing up the fates of
Henry VIII’s six wives, is familiar to many. But while just about
everyone knows that the monarch with a thing for wedding cake said
‘I do’…
Richard III was declared King of England
on June 26th 1483 – thanks to a royal romance which had all but
been forgotten. She was the long dead widow who was used by a king
to overthrow his own nephew and yet her name is all but forgotten
today. Eleanor Butler was the woman who helped change the royal
history of England forever and almost brought one of its most
famous dynasties to…
The Countess of Wessex volunteers at a charity shop
26th June 2020
The Countess of Wessex has been helping
out at a charity shop as she continues to support volunteers across
a wide range of sectors during the coronavirus pandemic. Sophie’s
stint in the shop was also part of the Royal Family’s high profile
support for…
Two German visitors to Mallorca got an
unexpected start to their holiday on the Spanish island when King
Felipe and Queen Letizia provided the official welcome. The meeting
came during the royal couple’s visit to the Balearics, part of
their ongoing tour around Spain…
A Calendar of Kings: June
25th June 2020
History is scattered with monarchical
milestones which tell the story of the reigns that have shaped a
realm. June, that sunniest of months, is no different. Some of the
most famous rulers in British history had landmark moments in its
midsummer days. Here’s a Calendar of Kings for June. Birth of a
King June is a busy month for kingly arrivals. Edward I was the
first male English…
Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of
Monaco have joined their parents, Prince Albert II and Princess
Charlene, to watch traditional celebrations for St. John’s Day in
Monte Carlo. The family watched events unfold from the balcony of
the Prince’s Palace. It…
Luxembourg's Grand Duke salutes his country's efforts against Covid-19 in National Day speech
23rd June 2020
Grand Duke Henri has praised people
across Luxembourg for their efforts to combat coronavirus in his
speech marking the country’s National Day. The Grand Duke, speaking
at a small, socially distanced ceremony, thanked everyone in his
country for playing their part in…
It is the high point of summer and a high
point in the royal history books. For June 22nd, in the very heart
of midsummer, has seen some of the most celebrated and sparkling of
all regal events. And all of them are milestones in famous
reigns.Here are four special royal events for one midsummer’s day
of regal dreams. The First Diamond Queen – June 22nd 1897, London
On June…

