King Juan Carlos I of Spain was visited
by his eldest child, Infanta Elena, as he spent his birthday in
exile. The former monarch turned 83 on January 5th 2021 and passed
the day in Abu Dhabi where he has been living since August 2020
after deciding to leave the country he ruled for almost forty years
in the wake of continuing controversy around his financial affairs.
Several Spanish media…
The Queen of Denmark usually likes to get
the royal year off to a glittering start with a string of special
receptions and banquets. However, in 2021, that’s all on ice in the
chilly days of early January, owing to the coronavirus pandemic. So
instead of new sparkle, Royal…
The Queen of Denmark has been vaccinated
against Covid-19. Margrethe II received the jab on New Year’s Day.
The Royal Court announced that the Monarch, who is 80, had been
inoculated via a short statement on the afternoon of January 1st
2021. It was confirmed that…
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…
