Royal weddings are now major
celebrations, glittering events that capture the imagination and
draw huge crowds who cheer the vows and shout demands for a kiss
when the deal is done. However, in centuries past a royal union
might be a discreet event, witnessed by just a handful of people.
And for that reason, rumours were able to grow of secret weddings,
hidden spouses and possible threats to…
The wedding present of a duchess that's become one of the Royal Family's most famous tiaras
25th June 2024
For the quarter of a century that she’s
been a member of the Royal Family, the Duchess of Edinburgh has
kept her tiara appearances rather simple. We’ve got used to seeing
Sophie in a limited number of diadems. There’s the diamond creation
she wore at her…
On July 12th 1543, a rather low key royal
wedding took place. The groom was Henry VIII and his sixth
wife was Katherine Parr, a relatively unknown minor noblewoman who
had risen from daughter of a knight to Queen of England in thirty
years. The woman who became a royal…
King Charles has made the Emperor of
Japan a member of the oldest order of chivalry in Britain. Emperor
Naruhito has been appointed to the Order of the Garter. The
announcement was made as the Emperor and Empress of Japan began
their State Visit to the UK. The Emperor has presented King Charles
with the Order of the Chrysanthemum, Japan’s highest honour.
Emperor Naruhito becomes…
Sir Tim Laurence has given an update on
the health of his wife, the Princess Royal, as he paid her a visit
on her third day in hospital. Princess Anne was admitted to
Southmead Hospital in Bristol after suffering minor head injuries
and concussion in an incident at her…
The long awaited State Visit by the
Emperor and Empress of Japan got under way with a spectacular show
of pageantry. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were given an
official welcome to London by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
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The Princess Royal is being treated for
concussion and minor injuries after an accident at her home in
Gloucestershire. The Princess, who is 73, was taken to hospital in
Bristol on Sunday evening after an incident at Gatcombe Park. Her
Royal Highness has concussion and minor injuries to her head. She
is said to be recovering well but will remain in hospital for a few
more days for…
The Euros are brining in plenty of royal
fans but one prince is clearly enjoying the passion and the pain of
the beautiful game more than most. Belgium’s Prince Gabriel, was
unable to contain himself as his country’s national team claimed a
commanding win in…
It was a royal wedding with a recycled
gown worn by a woman who gave up her royal status for love. When
Princess Desiree of Sweden got married, she left her HRH status at
the altar to be with the man she loved. Royal Wedding Rewind heads
back to June 1964 for the wedding of…
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has
announced he is giving his eldest son and heir a new role that is
traditionally the first step towards a change in ruler. Grand Duke
Henri will make his first born son, Guillaume, his
Lieutenant-Représentant in October 2024. From that point, Guillaume
will assume most of the constitutional powers of Luxembourg’s
monarchy. The appointment of a…
