King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of
the Netherlands have issued a personal apology on Twitter after
breaching social distancing guidelines while on holiday. In an
image shared on social media, the royal couple were seen standing
close to a member of staff at a restaurant they visited while
spending time on the Greek island of Milos. It led to comment and
debate as all three people in…
The Royal Week in Pictures
23rd August 2020
It has been a mixed week on the royal
front. The families of Scandinavia are returning to duties while
other dynasties continue their summer breaks in a time when no one
knows how the regal autumn will look. Here’s the royal week just
past, in pictures. Mary’s…
The Wedding Dress of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
22nd August 2020
Some royal wedding dresses stand the test
of time, others are always very much of the era they were worn but
some are such instant hits that they take on a fame all of their
own. The gown worn by the Queen’s only sister,Princess Margaret,
for her wedding to…
King Juan Carlos is in the United Arab Emirates
17th August 2020
The former monarch of Spain, Juan Carlos
I, has been living in the United Arab Emirates since he went into
self imposed exile at the start of the month. The Spanish Royal
Household confirmed his new location when asked whether the King
Emeritus was in the UAE. The spokesperson’s response was ”that is
what King Juan Carlos has told us.” The confirmation of his
whereabouts…
The Prince of Wales leads tributes on VJ Day anniversary
15th August 2020
The Prince of Wales has told World War
Two veterans that they are ”respected, thanked and cherished with
all our hearts, and for all time”. Prince Charles’ words came as he
led tributes on the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. The prince was
speaking at a…
Anne at 70: mother and grandmother
15th August 2020
As the Princess Royal marks her 70th
birthday, she is being celebrated, rightly, as a devoted supporter
of many good causes as well as one of the hardest working members
of the House of Windsor. But behind the dutiful public image is a
happy family life that has seen Anne…
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have
sent their thanks to all those who fought in World War Two in a
special message marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the
conflict. As countries across the globe marked VJ Day, the Queen
spoke of their gratitude for all those who ”fought so valiantly to
secure the freedoms we cherish today” and said the ”memory of their
sacrifice…
Anne at 70: 70 facts about the Princess Royal
15th August 2020
The Princess Royal marks her 70th
birthday on August 15th 2020 and she’s got plenty to celebrate.
Princess Anne has a royal career spanning over half a century and
is widely admired as one of the hardest working and most dedicated
members of the House of Windsor. In…
Three new photos of the Princess Royal
have been shared to mark her 70th birthday. [getty src=”1228037110″
width=”397″ height=”594″ tld=”co.uk”] The portraits were taken by
John Swannell and show Anne at her…
Anne at 70: birthplace of a princess
14th August 2020
The Princess Royal turns 70 on August
15th 2020. It’s a big birthday for anyone but this milestone is
also providing an opportunity to look back and celebrate many of
the achievements of a princess who only grows more popular. Anne’s
story is a fascinating tale of modern royalty but it began in one
of the most traditional royal residences around. The Queen and Duke
of…

