Turquoises have been valued as precious
stones for thousands of years but they are relatively rare in
modern royal jewellery boxes. So when they make an appearance,
everyone notices. And that’s just what happened when a December
born princess chose December’s birthstone for a glittering evening
out. Princess Sofia of Sweden went top to toe turquoise when she
attended the Nobel Prize…
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden pays tribute to his ''colourful'' sister as death of Princess Birgitta is announced
4th December 2024
The King of Sweden has paid tribute to
his older sister, Princess Birgitta, whose death has been
announced. Birgitta, who was 87, died in Mallorca where she had
lived for many years. King Carl XVI Gustaf led tributes to the
princess, saying ”today, with great…
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…
The queen who walked into her silver wedding anniversary portraits all dressed in white
4th December 2024
There was a distinctly bridal feel to the
special portraits chosen for a special wedding anniversary by the
King and Queen of the Belgians. Queen Mathilde dressed all in white
for the photos which mark a quarter of a century since her marriage
to King Philippe. Vlad VDK The couple, who said ‘I do’ on December
4th 1999 in Brussels, are seen walking hand in hand at the Laeken…
The diamond engagement ring of Princess
Grace will be on show in London as part of a brand new exhibition.
It is one of the highlights of an event on the jewels of Cartier,
being staged at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Princess Grace’s
ring will be on loan from…
The princess who just shared that her imminent royal baby is a a very welcome surprise
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…
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 hospital when the pneumonia developed but
has been told by doctors to continue to prioritise her recovery.
The diagnosis was…
Queen Camilla had one Christmas Day
tradition that she was very pleased to leave behind and it involved
the festive lunch. Her son, Tom Parker Bowles, revealed that, for
several years while he was growing up, his family regularly got up
on Christmas morning to find their…
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…
We three queens and just one king: a very royal turnout for a Christmas celebration
1st December 2024
The royal countdown to Christmas got
under way with a majestic festive show put on by one queen and
celebrated by another three. Queen Margrethe of Denmark welcomed
regal relatives and friends to the famous Tivoli Gardens in
Copenhagen to see her work on a production of a favourite Christmas
ballet, The Nutcracker. Queen Margrethe, who abdicated in January
after 52 years as Danish monarch…
