Royal News

A celebration of friendship by artist Charlie Mackesy takes centre stage at royal carol service

By
6th December 2024
A special drawing by one of Britain’s best loved illustrators and writers will feature on the front of the order of service for the Princess of Wales’s annual Christmas carol service.Charlie Mackesy has created a bespoke image for the event which focuses on the theme chosen for the service by the Princess, the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other…
Read more
Royal News

Sweden's Princess Birgitta has died

By
4th December 2024
Princess Birgitta, older sister of the King of Sweden, has died.Birgitta, who was 87, died on December 4th 2024 at her home in Mallorca.She was one of four older sisters of King Carl XVI Gustaf.As her death was announced, the King of Sweden said he was deeply saddened and added ”My sister was a colourful and straightforward person who will be deeply missed by me and my…
Read more
European Royals

The princess who just shared that her imminent royal baby is a a very welcome surprise

By
3rd December 2024
It’s already one of the big royal events of 2025 but the imminent arrival of a brand new royal baby is making headlines before they are born.Princess Sofia of Sweden has revealed that her fourth child, due in early spring, is a bonus baby and her three boys can’t wait to meet their new sibling.Speaking to Swedish Vogue magazine in a special interview to mark her 40th birthday…
Read more
Royal News

Queen Camilla reveals she has had pneumonia

By
3rd December 2024
Queen Camilla has revealed that her recent chest infection became more serious when she developed pneumonia.The Queen told guests at Buckingham Palace that she had been treated for viral pneumonia after becoming unwell in November.Her Majesty didn’t attend…
Monaco

Princess Charlene of Monaco is all smiles as her twins take on festive tradition

By
1st December 2024
Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella have started the Christmas celebrations in Monaco.The twins, who will turn ten in just a few days’ time, switched on the Christmas lights decorating some of the most famous landmarks in the Principality.Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella get ready to light up Monaco for Christmas(Palais Princier Instagram still/ fair use)Their parents…
Read more