The Countess of Wessex has been helping
out at a charity shop as she continues to support volunteers across
a wide range of sectors during the coronavirus pandemic. Sophie’s
stint in the shop was also part of the Royal Family’s high profile
support for Children’s Hospice Week in the UK. The Countess spent
time at the Weybridge shop run by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
where she…
Two German visitors to Mallorca got an
unexpected start to their holiday on the Spanish island when King
Felipe and Queen Letizia provided the official welcome. The meeting
came during the royal couple’s visit to the Balearics, part of
their ongoing tour around Spain to…
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…
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 was the first public engagement for Jacques
and Gabriella, who are now five, since the coronavirus pandemic
began. The Hereditary…
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…
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 reign in Luxembourg.
Henri, Guillaume and Charles of Luxembourg in front of a portrait
of the late Grand Duke Jean(photo ©…
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…
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 British queens have, so far, made their
debut in June. Philippa of Hainault, wife of Edward III, was born
in Valenciennes (now…
