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 otherwise be untouchable. And several
of England’s queens found themselves accused of being witches at
times when enemies…
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…
Balmoral Castle could soon open its doors
to weddings. The royal residence has put in an application to its
local council to be able to host celebrations. The plans would see
the Queen’s Building on the estate, not far from the main castle,
hosting weddings and other events for over 250 people. The King, or
whoever filled the form in for him, promises to keep music low and
make sure every…
The law that stopped a king and queen marrying in a favourite castle
24th October 2024
It was a marriage for the history books
but the bride and groom soon discovered that even royalty has to
play by some rules. When King Charles and Queen Camilla announced
their engagement in February 2005, they said almost straight away
that they would marry in April in a…
The Royal Family’s estate at Balmoral
could soon be hosting weddings. Plans have been submitted to turn
one of the buildings there into a venue for marriages. The
submission, to Aberdeenshire Council, also requests permission to
use the space for meetings as well…
Princess Grace had two wedding dresses and the forgotten one is just as beautiful as her iconic lace gown
23rd October 2024
Her gown she wore for her religious
marriage is one of the most famous royal outfits ever worn and an
icon of the 20th century but Grace Kelly had another wedding dress
before that celebrated creation. Grace and Prince Rainier III of
Monaco said ‘I do’ in a civil ceremony the day before the church
service beamed around the world and for that event, this royal
bride wore pink. Embed from…
The King and Queen have touched down in
Samoa for their latest State Visit. King Charles and Queen Camilla
flew there from Australia where they’ve just finished a successful
tour. Their Majesties arrived at Faleolo International Airport to a
ceremonial…
The new year is still several months away
but 2025 already has a lavish royal wedding lined up – however,
chances are you may not be too familiar with the princess who will
be bride. The Princely House of Liechtenstein has just announced
that the only daughter of…
She was the queen who tried to save her
dynasty with nothing more than a bouquet of flowers. Maria Amelia
saw her husband and eldest son mortally wounded at close range in
an assassination that would hasten the demise of their dynasty. She
had done all she could to save the monarchy she married into but it
would all come to nothing as she watched another son lose his
throne just years after the…
