The woman who became Princess Lilian of Sweden, Duchess of Halland in 1976 spent over thirty years waiting for the opportunity to marry the man she loved and all because he was a price. She and her husband, Prince Bertil, put their own happiness second to the security of the Swedish crown for it meant that they could never have a family of their own. But they became an integral part of Sweden’s…
The Princess of Wales has praised the England rugby team as their run in the Rugby World Cup came to an end.
England lost 15-16 to South Africa in a topsy turvy semi final in France.
After the final whistle went, the Princess issued a statement on social media saying…
The Prince of Wales pays tribute following death of Sir Bobby Charlton
22nd October 2023
The Prince of Wales has led tributes to football legend, Sir Bobby Charlton, who has died at the age of 86.
In a statement, Prince William described Sir Bobby as a true great and a gentleman, adding he would be ‘’remembered forever’’.
And William’s emotional…
Princess Anne and Sophie join King Charles and Queen Camilla for special Buckingham Palace reception
21st October 2023
The King and Queen have hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to thank some of those involved in the final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II.
People who played a part in the lying in state and funeral of Her Late Majesty were welcomed by Their Majesties to a special reception.
The Princess Royal and the Duchess of Edinburgh joined King Charles and Queen Camilla to express their own gratitude…
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress…
Spain’s royal family reunited publicly for the first time in two months as they came together for one of the most important events of their year.
Infanta Sofia joined her sister, Leonor, and their parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, in Oviedo as events for the…
The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland: the iconic tiara just worn for the first time by Queen Camilla
18th October 2023
It is among the most iconic of all royal tiaras and one that denoted the beginning of a new reign. The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara was worn frequently throughout her historic reign by Queen Elizabeth II. Her Late Majesty chose it for the first portraits of her record breaking tenure. And now, it has been worn, for the first time, by Queen Camilla.
This all diamond tiara began…
Conquest and civil war - how England's first modern royal house rose then fell from power
18th October 2023
Nine royal houses have ruled England since the Norman Conquest in 1066 and all of them have made their mark. But eight have seen their power pass elsewhere. The Conqueror’s crown passed to another dynasty within a century of his victory at Hastings – what…
The enduring mystery at the beginning of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II
18th October 2023
The life and reign of Elizabeth II has been one of the most well documented in history. But one integral part of her story remains unknown – the exact time that her reign began is a mystery.
Elizabeth II succeeded her father, George VI, on February 6th 1952. She was…
King Carl XVI Gustaf speaks of sorrow after two Swedish people are killed in terror attack in Brussels
17th October 2023
The King of Sweden has sent condolences to the families of two of his compatriots killed in a terror attack in Brussels.
Two men were shot dead while fans gathered at a cafe to watch a football match in the Belgian capital. A third person was injured. Police in Belgium later found the gunman who was shot and later died of his injuries.
King Carl XVI Gustaf said his whole family were thinking…
