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 22nd 1897…
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 Wales. One showed…
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 of…
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 two…
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…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have
been out and about in Norfolk as the Royal Family showed its
support for businesses across the UK. The couple spent time at
local firms in Norfolk, hearing about how they are opening up again
safely in the week that non essential…
IN PHOTOS: The Prince of Wales marks the 80th anniversary of Charles de Gaulle's 'Appel'
19th June 2020
The Prince of Wales has accepted the
French Legion d’Honneur on behalf of London. The award, France’s
highest distinction, was made by the country’s President, Emmanuel
Macron, as he visited the city to mark the 80th anniversary of the
famous ”Appel” to the French…
It’s among the most unusual pieces in any
royal collection and, in recent years, it’s acquired a reputation
as the go to tiara for Sweden’s royal brides. The diadem now known
as ‘the Cameo’ has a long and romantic history. And since Queen
Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria both wore it for their wedding,
it’s become the tiara associated with the most royal of Swedish
royal weddings.
