In April 1926, the papers were filled
with royal news as the countdown to the arrival of a new prince or
princess entered its final stages. The Duke and Duchess of York,
who would later become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, were
expecting their first child. The much anticipated baby would be
third in line to the throne but a life of obscurity, as a monarch’s
cousin, appeared to await.
In April 1926, all royal news was looking
forward to one event and one event only and it would change
history. Papers and magazines were filled with stories of the Royal
Family, especially the Duke and Duchess of York who were expecting
their first child imminently. And…
Queen Mary of Denmark has spoken about
the importance of one big event for her children as her royal
family made an unexpected Easter move. Along with King Frederik,
Mary walked with their four children to Easter Sunday service,
enjoying the spring sunshine on the short…
Queen Camilla made some symbolic
statements with her Easter Sunday outfit pick this year and among
the most striking was the brooch she wore as she joined the Royal
Family at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor for the morning service.
The Queen added a favourite diamond jewel to the bright red coat
she chose for the Easter Day event and it seems to have a
particular meaning for her, given its…
King Juan Carlos has returned
unexpectedly to Spain as the country’s royals had one of their most
surprising Easter weekends in years. The former monarch, who
abdicated in 2014, took the centre seat in the VIP box at a
bullfight in Seville held on Easter Sunday and…
Princess Anne offers help to James, Earl of Wessex as the Duchess of Edinburgh has to miss royal Easter
5th April 2026
The Princess Royal was on hand to help
her nephew, the Earl of Wessex, as they both attended the Easter
Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. James walked to the
chapel with his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, but without his mum
or sister. The Duchess of…
Bride to be Harriet Sperling at Windsor for Easter as final countdown to royal wedding gets under way
5th April 2026
Royal bride to be, Harriet Sperling, was
at Windsor for the Easter celebrations with just weeks to go until
her wedding to The King’s nephew, Peter Phillips. Harriet and
Peter, who announced their wedding date just a few days ago, walked
down the hill from Windsor Castle to St. George’s Chapel with the
Royal Family ahead of the Easter Sunday morning service. They were
joined by…
King Charles shares sweet moment with Prince Louis and there's a special greeting for George and Charlotte, too
5th April 2026
King Charles shared a sweet moment with
his grandson, Prince Louis, as the two met at Windsor for Easter
celebrations. As The King arrived at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor,
the rest of the Royal Family was waiting to greet him and Queen
Camilla. After the expected…
King Charles was given a warm welcome by
the Royal Family as they headed to church on Easter Sunday. The
King and Queen arrived at St. George’s Chapel by car where the rest
of the family was waiting for them. The Prince and Princess of
Wales had led the royal…
Countdown to a Centenary: the prince who sent 'racy' letters to a princess to try and cheer her up
4th April 2026
In April 1926, royalty was all over the
news. There was much expectation as the second in line to the
throne, the future George VI, and his wife, Elizabeth, waited for
the birth of their first child. Royal baby mania was already
bubbling as April got under way but on April 4, Easter Sunday,
there were plenty of other regal stories to catch the eye. Worries
for a princess All the papers were…
