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…
Luxembourg’s royals have shared an
historic, three generations photo. Grand Duke Henri, the current
ruler, has posed for the special image alongside the heir to the
throne, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, and newborn Prince
Charles, the baby who is destined to one day…
The Royal Family have shared a string of
special photos to mark Father’s Day in the UK. The celebration
falls on the Duke of Cambridge’s birthday this year. Clarence House
began the Father’s Day celebrations with a series of photos of the
Prince of…
The Duchess of Gloucester’s ongoing work
has been highlighted by the Royal Family on her birthday. The
Duchess turns 74 on June 20th 2020. A range of photos of the
duchess were shared on the official Twitter and Instagram accounts
of the Royal Family along with words of praise for her ongoing
dedication to royal duties. There was a reminder of the high level
of engagements the Duchess…
The first month of summer has brought
many new beginnings for some famous queens and it’s been a moment
of crowning glory for others. June is also the month when five
English queens said farewell. Here’s a calendar of queens for June.
Birth of a Queen Just…
If ever a royal wedding dress summed up
its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her
marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel,
Windsor. Subtle, elegant and classic, this was the final Windsor
bridal dress of the 20th century and it…
It was the day that the first of a new
wave of queens in waiting in Europe got married. Crown Princess
Victoria of Sweden has been a royal revolution in her own right and
her wedding day was just as groundbreaking. Join Lydia Starbuck,
Moniek Bloks and Brittani Barger for a look at the spectacle and
significance of the royal wedding of Crown Princess Victoria and
Prince Daniel of…
