It’s a State Visit with a difference. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are making a three day trip to Luxembourg. And while their agenda includes all the usual State Visit attributes, including engagements linked to stronger economic, social and cultural ties between the two countries, this is also a family affair. For host, Grand Duke Henri, is the Belgian king’s first…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s latest stops on their visit to Pakistan will see them experience some of the most diverse aspects of the environment in the country they currently call home. Mountains and glaciers are all on the itinerary although we’ll have…
They’re becoming a bit of a royal double act. For the second time this week, the Queen has been joined by the Duchess of Cornwall for one of the biggest ceremonies in the royal diary. The two women have led events marking a major anniversary for Westminster Abbey, the…
The Royal Central Podcast: should Beatrice and Eugenie be full time working royals?
15th October 2019
This week’s Royal Central Podcast looks at some of the biggest royal talking points around. Our Deputy Editor, Brittani Barger, explains why the recent decision by the King of Sweden to take away the HRH from five of his grandchildren leaves more questions still to be answered. Our Assistant Editor, Moniek Bloks, and Desk Editor, Lydia Starbuck, debate whether it’s time for Beatrice…
The Queen chooses a diamond diadem made for a king for the State Opening of Parliament
14th October 2019
If anyone was going to show us the honourable draw between a Crown and a hat, it was the Queen. As debate continued over whether Her Majesty should use the Imperial State Crown for the State Opening of Parliament, Elizabeth II had a rather elegant compromise. For this…
The Queen soldiers on through State Opening despite apparent cold
14th October 2019
The Queen has given her speech at the State Opening of Parliament despite appearing to have the remnants of a heavy cold. The Monarch looked to be breathing more rapidly and heavily as she took her place on the Throne in the House of Lords at the start of the ceremony and…
The Queen arrives at Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament
14th October 2019
Her Majesty the Queen has made her entrance into the ancient Palace of Westminster for one of the most important and, this year, controversial part of her duties. Elizabeth II is now at Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament.
The Queen left Buckingham Palace just after 11am on a wet and grey morning. She was accompanied by the Prince of Wales, her official consort for the occasion, and…
Prince Charles has had a short meeting with the Pope during a royal visit to the Vatican. The encounter took place as the Prince of Wales attended the canonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman, the first English saint to be created in decades.
The future Head of the…
It’s the hat that everyone wants to see and we’ll get another go in 2020. Princess Beatrice is set to marry Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in 2020 which means plenty of speculation about the bride’s dress, the wedding tiara and her granny’s hat. Yes, one of…
Focus on the 'forgotten' royals: The Duke of Gloucester visits Morocco
13th October 2019
He regularly clocks up several hundred engagements a year but the Duke of Gloucester remains one of the more low key members of the Royal Family. His recent visit to Morocco is a case in point. The duke spent several days in the north African country, carrying out a series of cultural and community based visits. And while it may not have grabbed the headlines, it’s an important part of the…
