The New Year was barely a few hours old
before the Duchess of Cornwall shared news of a brand new project
supporting a cause very close to her heart. Camilla has launched
her own online reading forum as she continues to put the focus on
the importance of literature. The Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading
Room was revealed on January 1st 2021. Announcing its arrival,
Clarence House said the project…
Prince Albert II of Monaco has used his
traditional New Year’s Eve message to speak of his hope for the
future and his determination to lead his nation towards better
times. Speaking in French, the Sovereign Prince looked back on a
year he believed would ‘‘remain…
The end of the year is traditionally a
time for reflection, for looking back, for taking stock. This year,
with its many and ever changing challenges, is no different. We’ll
all be glad to leave 2020 behind and as we prepare to show it the
door, in the hope of better…
Princess Anne’s year usually comes to an
end with her tucking over 500 engagements under her belt and the
words ‘hardest working royal’ ringing in her ears. This year has
been very different for the Princess Royal. As well as turning 70,
she’s seen her usual pattern of life turned upside down. But Anne,
as you would expect, has turned that to her advantage and packed
out her diary in a new…
Luxembourg's Prime Minister defends Grand Duke Henri's decision to spend holidays in France
30th December 2020
The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier
Bettel, has dismissed criticism of the country’s Grand Duke after
it emerged that Henri has spent part of the festive season at his
home in the south of France despite restrictions in place to stop
the spread of coronavirus. News…
For a record breaking Queen with her own
place in the history books, it takes something special to make a
year stand out. However, the challenges of 2020 and the approach
taken to them by Elizabeth II mark the past twelve months out as
some of the most significant in her…
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 Prince Philip…
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…
