There’s good news for all of us who have
a bit of a soft spot for Queen Silvia of Sweden. The royal, who
turns 75 next week, has promised she has no plans to retire. The
confirmation that we’ll be seeing a lot more of Silvia in the
future came in an interview with Swedish media outlet TT ahead of
her milestone birthday. Silvia says that as long as she is
able to carry on working…
It first enthralled readers exactly 175
years ago this week, and now the magic of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by
Charles Dickens has been given a royal touch. As the festive season
gets well and truly underway, the Prince of Wales has brought part
of the celebrated novel to life…
They’ve already helped win ‘The
Favourite’ some of the many awards that have come its way and now
you can see them up close and personal. A new exhibition of
costumes from the movie has opened at Kensington Palace. Outfits
from the film are on show in the Queen’s…
The Duchess of Sussex in final ten for TIME Person of the Year 2018
10th December 2018
The Duchess of Sussex has made the final
shortlist for the famous ‘TIME Person of the Year’ countdown. The
US magazine produces a special issue annually which recognises
the person who has “done most to influence the events of the
year”, and this year, Meghan is among the final ten in the running.
That influence can be for ‘either good or ill’ although in…
She was the granddaughter of Queen
Victoria who gained a country’s love but ultimately saw its crown
exiled. Marie of Romania is among the most intriguing royals of the
early 20th century, and now a dramatic part of her life story is
being brought to the big screen in…
She’s had the run of queens regnant for
centuries, but Anne is finally getting her moment in the spotlight.
‘The Favourite’, the film telling the story of the court of the
last Stuart monarch, has been nominated for a host of Golden Globe
awards, the first major prizes…
King Felipe's warm words for King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía as Spain celebrates its constitution
6th December 2018
The King of Spain has led events marking
the 40th anniversary of his country’s constitution. And as Felipe
VI addressed the Spanish parliament to mark the occasion, he had
warm words for his parents, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía.
During his address to politicians, Felipe spoke of the
determination and decisiveness of his father, Juan Carlos, in
bringing to fruition the Spanish Constitution…
Christmas spirit has taken over the
Queen’s official home in Scotland. The halls of Holyroodhouse
Palace in Edinburgh have been decked, the tree is trimmed, and the
royal residence is ready for its festive close-up. The Christmas
season at the palace, which has been…
The Duchess of Sussex gives a reading at special Christmas Service
5th December 2018
The Duchess of Sussex read the
inspirational words of a celebrated poem as she joined Prince Harry
at a special carol service with very personal links for her
husband. For the first time, Meghan joined the Duke of Sussex at
the annual Christmas service held by the Henry van…
You can’t escape from Brexit anywhere
these days. Fans of The Crown might have thought that season 3 of
the story of the House of Windsor under Elizabeth II would be a
safe haven from Euro talk, but they’re in for a shock. The third
instalment will include the moment that The Queen watched the UK
enter the Common Market. That political milestone is just one of
the major historical events which…
