King Felipe VI of Spain has arrived in
Mallorca for his annual summer holiday. Felipe, along with Queen
Letizia and their two daughters, was spotted driving into the
Marivent Palace on the island where they traditionally spend part
of August. The stay is usually a relaxed occasion, marked by
photocalls and day trips. However, this year, the visit will be
under intense scrutiny as debate…
Uncrowned Queen: Margaret Beaufort brought to life in an interview with historian Nicola Tallis
7th August 2020
Complex and compelling, iron-willed and
ingenious, that’s the view of the historian, Nicola Tallis, on one
of the most famous yet mysterious figures in Tudor history.
Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII, helped win her son a throne
and create a groundbreaking…
The Countess of Wessex has said she is
thinking of and praying for all those affected by the blast which
hit Beirut earlier this week. Sophie, the first member of the Royal
Family to visit Lebanon, sent a message of condolence to the
country’s President, Michel…
The King of Jordan sends military field hospital to provide medical support following Beirut blast
5th August 2020
King Abdullah II of Jordan has ordered a
military field hospital to deploy immediately to Beirut to help
treat those injured in the huge blast in the city. The field
hospital, along with medical staff and supplies, is on its way to
the Lebanese capital following the explosion on August 4th 2020. At
least 100 people were killed and over 4,000 hurt in the blast which
shook the whole city. At…
The Duke of Edinburgh will take part in
the UK wide national commemorations planned for the 75th
anniversary of VJ Day. Prince Philip will feature in a special
moment focused on the veterans of World War Two as the Royal Family
lead events marking the anniversary. The…
”I’m a Juancarlist, not a monarchist” was
a well worn phrase in Spain once upon a time. In fact, it was heard
most loudly when Spain’s monarchy was a fairytale come true in the
20th century. People liked their king but they didn’t
necessarily…
Prince Joachim of Denmark is back with
his family after being discharged from hospital in France where he
underwent emergency brain surgery. The younger son of Queen
Margrethe was given the go ahead to return to his holiday
residence, the Chateau of Cayx, on August 3rd 2020, ten days after
he was rushed in for treatment after falling ill. Joachim, who is
51, underwent surgery on a blood…
As King Felipe and Queen Letizia made
their tour of Spain to show support for the country as it emerged
from lockdown, one colour dominated. Letizia made a favourite of
going green as she visited different parts of Spain. And there
might well be a very good reason for that.
The fourth day of August turned out to be
a very good one for the House of Windsor. Two of its most famous
women made their debut on that date. They joined a rather
interesting list of people with regal connections who celebrated
birthdays then. As the royal bunting comes…
The whereabouts of King Juan Carlos I of
Spain as his self imposed exile begins are still uncertain. Several
media outlets are reporting that the former monarch arrived in the
Dominican Republic after leaving via Portugal, the day before the
announcement that’s shocked Spain was made. ABC reported that Juan
Carlos, who is 82, was driven from Madrid into Portugal on Sunday
August 2nd 2020…
