For seventy years, Europe had an heir to
the throne called Prince Charles. Three years after that first in
line became Monarch, the continent is about to welcome another heir
with the same name. Luxembourg will see a change of power in 2025
when Grand Duke Henri steps aside in favour of his eldest son,
Guillaume. And as he assumed the Grand Ducal throne, Guillaume’s
own first born son…
Luxembourg's Grand Duke announces abdication in Christmas speech
24th December 2024
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has
confirmed he will abdicate as he made his Christmas address. In an
emotional speech to his people on Christmas Eve, Grand Duke Henri
announced he will give up his throne on October 3rd 2025. He will
be succeeded by his eldest son…
The little church with an intriguing history that's now the heart of the royal Christmas
24th December 2024
It is a little church in a remote part of
Norfolk but once a year, all eyes fall on it. St Mary Magadalene on
the Sandringham Estate boasts a pretty impressive royal pedigree
and for over a century it has been a very special place for kings,
queens, princes and princesses.
The King of the Belgians has spoken of
the power of love in a powerful Christmas speech. King Philippe
said he had been moved to think of how we all treat others after
receiving a letter from school children who wanted to know what he,
and others, were going to do to help young people impacted by war.
The Belgian king invited them to his royal palace to talk about the
fears and concerns they…
King Charles III has left his royal
residences behind and chosen an historic chapel to deliver his
annual Christmas message. The King has recorded his address in the
Fitzrovia Chapel in central London. This third Christmas speech of
his reign is the first filmed…
The Princess of Wales invited Lady Gabriella Kingston to help with Christmas carol service
22nd December 2024
The Princess of Wales asked Lady
Gabriella Kingston to help her with her traditional Christmas carol
service. Lady Gabriella was widowed in February when her husband,
Thomas Kingston, died. In the months that followed, the Princess of
Wales asked her cousin by marriage to…
There’s been a last minute change to the
guest list at Sandringham for this year’s royal Christmas
celebrations and for a rather important reason. Princess Beatrice
will now spend the festive season at the Norfolk estate with the
Royal Family. She and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, had
planned to go to Italy to have Christmas with his relatives there.
However, Princess…
The King will continue treatment for
cancer into the New Year, it’s been confirmed. His Majesty has been
undergoing weekly treatment since being diagnosed with an
unspecified form of the disease in February. Now, Buckingham Palace
has said that treatment will go…
Bridesmaid's dress from wedding of Queen Elizabeth II now part of historic collection
19th December 2024
One of the bridesmaid’s dresses from the
wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip has become part of
an important royal collection. The gown, designed by Sir Norman
Hartnell for the 1947 celebrations, now belongs to Historic Royal
Palaces and now forms part…
Queen Camilla grants a Royal Warrant to her wedding dress designer
19th December 2024
The Queen has granted a Royal Warrant to
one of her favourite designers. Anna Valentine regularly designs
clothes for Queen Camilla. Among her most famous creations are the
two outfits worn by Her Majesty at her marriage to King Charles.
Queen Camilla wore a cream dress and coat for her civil wedding, at
the Guildhall in Windsor, and a blue and gold coat dress for the
blessing which followed…
