The Queen of Denmark has told her people
that coronavirus has created a frightening situation and a new
reality for many. But in a live TV address, Margrethe II added that
everyone had the power to break the chain of illness created by
Covid-19 and ”create new hope in a difficult time”. Queen Margrethe
gave her address on March 17th 2020, just days after Denmark closed
its borders…
Buckingham Palace has announced major
changes to the royal diary for the coming months as coronavirus
continues to spread across the UK. The Queen and her family have
had to cancel garden parties and investitures while huge events,
including Trooping the Colour, are now in…
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain
have tested negative for Covid-19. The Royal House confirmed the
results in a short statement. The couple were tested after Letizia
met government minister, Irene Montero, who has since been
diagnosed with coronavirus. Several…
Coronavirus is impacting lives across the
world, and royal families are no different. As stringent protection
measures are put in place globally to try and stop the spread of
Covid-19, several of Europe’s ruling houses are facing challenges
shared with thousands around the world. In Spain, Queen Letizia has
undergone tests to see if she has the virus after she met Equality
Minister, Irene…
The diary of the Danish Royal Family has
been altered with all planned engagements between now and the start
of April listed as ‘cancelled’. The agenda changed on Thursday,
soon after the country’s government announced that all schools and
universities…
The King and Queen of the Netherlands
have continued their State Visit to Indonesia in the city of
Yogyakarta. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima met students,
talked about business and economic ties and heard about work
towards religious tolerance in a busy…
The Queen has famously said that
‘inevitably a long life can pass many milestones’ and now she has
achieved another of her own. Elizabeth II has just become the
fourth longest reigning monarch in recorded history. The Queen’s
reign has now overtaken that of Pacal I, ruler of the Maya city
state of Palenque, who held power for 68 years and 33 days in the
7th century. Elizabeth…
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden’s name
day will be marked privately this year after the Swedish Royal
Family decided to cancel the usual celebrations because of
coronavirus. The Royal Court announced that the traditional
ceremony by the country’s Armed Forces…
The King and Queen of the Netherlands
have officially begun their State Visit to Indonesia. The royal
couple were given a ceremonial welcome to the country as it was
confirmed that their trip would be shortened by a day out of
respect for those who died and were affected by…
The Countess of Wessex marks International Women's Day on her historic visit to South Sudan
8th March 2020
The Countess of Wessex brought her
groundbreaking trip to South Sudan to a close with an event
supporting female leadership. As she concluded her time in the
country, Sophie attended a day organised by groups working to
encourage women in the country to realise their full potential. The
event was run by ”Born to Lead”, a group of local civil society
activists who are supported by…
