She was the royal bride everyone wanted
to see and her wedding to one of the most sought after princes in
the world made headlines around the world. As befitted this very
regal marriage, the presents included a dazzling diamond tiara that
went on to become a family heirloom. In the winter of 1934, London
was alight with excitement over the marriage of a beautiful
princess and a handsome prince.
It’s the title that an heir to the
English throne receives before any other – but only if they are a
prince. The Duchy of Cornwall was created in 1337 by King Edward
III to provide an income for the first in line but, as he was very
much a 14th century man, there…
She was the long dead widow who was used
by a king to overthrow his own nephew and yet her name is all but
forgotten today. Eleanor Butler was the woman who helped change the
royal history of England forever and almost brought one of its most
famous dynasties to disaster…
A Spanish government minister has
questioned whether the timing of the King and Queen of Spain’s
visit to a flood hit part of the country was right. King Felipe and
Queen Letizia went to Paiporta in Valencia on November 3rd 2024 to
meet some of those affected by the extreme weather which led to
horrific torrents that have claimed over 200 lives across the
country. However, along with…
Buckingham Palace’s traditional summer
season will see more of the famous landmark opened up to visitors
than ever before. In 2024, the East Wing was available to tour for
the first time ever and it proved so successful that it will be
open again in 2025, this time…
Queen Camilla speaks out on impact of domestic violence as a fear that is felt ''every single day''
3rd November 2024
The Queen has spoken of the often
invisible menace of domestic abuse and of how hard it can be for
women to escape violent relationships. In a new programme, to be
shown on ITV, Her Majesty talks of how someone can become trapped
in a dangerous situation. The Queen said…
The Prince of Wales has said his only
agenda when it comes to tackling homelessness is to try and help.
In a new documentary, broadcast on ITV, Prince William is asked
whether he is the right person to lead a long term project on
ending homelessness. He says ”I think everyone having a right to a
safe and stable home benefits us all. I come with no other agenda
than desperately trying…
Queens and witchcraft aren’t words that
go together. In books and in films, witches are the wicked women
who stand in the way of pretty princesses as they search for a
happy ending. In the history of royalty, witchcraft was a tool to
use against women who might…
King Felipe speaks of devastation as Valencia overwhelmed by floods
30th October 2024
The King of Spain has spoken of his shock
at the impact of torrential rain and hurricane winds that have hit
parts of Spain. King Felipe said he wanted to express his deep
sadness and concern after floods devastated areas including
Valencia. At least 95 people are now…
Norway's King Harald jokes about his own burial - much to the happiness of his queen
26th October 2024
King Harald chose a rather unusual topic
for his speech to politicians at traditional celebration – he got a
big laugh talking about his own burial. The King of Norway had
welcomed parliamentarians to the Royal Palace in Oslo for the
annual dinner he hosts for members of the country’s Storting. And
he began his speech with a surprise – a reference to the tomb that
is now being…
