The King of Spain has held a series of
meetings with politicians as news of the exile of his father, Juan
Carlos, continues to dominate the country’s media. Felipe VI
welcomed political leaders from the Balearic Islands to his home in
Mallorca as his stay there got officially under way. King Felipe
held a series of audiences on August 10th at the Royal Palace of
Almudaina in Palma de…
Images of King Juan Carlos and King
Felipe of Spain were set alight at the weekend as a protest against
the country’s monarchy took place in Madrid. The gathering, which
involved several hundred people, came as a new poll for a newspaper
showed most people are against…
She is perhaps the last of the old
European royal way. Daughter of a king, sister of a king, wife of a
king and mother of a king, Queen Sofía of Spain has a regal tale
unmatched on the continent, and in the 21st century, it is a
rarity. But she’s far more than a sum…
Less than a week after he announced his
decision to leave Spain, King Juan Carlos is all the country wants
to talk about. The former monarch announced he was going into exile
on August 3rd 2020, having already departed, quite possibly in the
hope that by going he would take away some of the intense focus
that has fallen on the country’s royal family in recent times
because of allegations…
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…
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 Aoun. The Countess’ message reads: ”I
was shocked to hear of the explosion at the port in Beirut and the…
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…
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
care so deeply for the institution he represented. The bond was
personal and they took their dose of royalty to keep hold of…
