While some links between royal houses are
well known and rather close, others are a little more distant and
perhaps all the more interesting for that. And although the links
between Albert II and Charles III might be stretched, they are
still there. The connection between the House of Windsor and the
House of Grimaldi begins in the 19th century when Albert I, Prince
of Monaco married a British…
The Queen has met a Wimbledon record
breaker as she attended day ten of the Championships. Queen Camilla
was at the All England Club as more quarter finals in the singles
competitions were played out on the famous Centre Court. [getty
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It’s rare to see a royal engagement ring
featuring an emerald. The striking stone features in very few of
these most romantic pieces of jewellery but it has a starring role
in the ring worn by a princess who will walk down the aisle at this
summer’s biggest royal…
It’s one of the most striking pieces of
ruby jewellery in the Royal Family’s collection and it also carries
a huge emotional significance for the Windsors. July’s birthstone
dominates this sparkling creation which held a very special place
in the heart of Queen Elizabeth II. The necklace was a present to
Her Late Majesty on one of the most important days of her life.
Her…
The King will start a new tradition when
he visits an island that still addresses him by one of his oldest
titles. King Charles and Queen Camilla are due to visit Jersey in
the coming days. But the usual welcome given to the Monarch on the
biggest of the Channel Islands…
Prince William can't hide his nerves as England's crunch Euros match against Switzerland ends in penalties
6th July 2024
The Prince of Wales couldn’t hide his
nerves as he watched the crunch Euros match that sent England into
the semi-finals of the tournament. Prince William was at the
quarter final between England and Switzerland in Dusseldrof and
watched with his head in his hands…
The title of Duke of Edinburgh was made
famous around the world by Prince Philip and it’s been passed on to
one of his sons in an extraordinary way. The latest duke, Prince
Edward, is one of only six men to have held the title. And each has
a very important role to play in the history of the modern
Monarchy. The unfortunate heir Frederick Louis was born as the
grandson of the Elector…
It’s a very famous royal wedding outfit,
a style statement worn as a much talked about bride became a
princess. Charlene Wittstock arrived at her civil marriage to
Prince Albert II of Monaco in a trouser suit she designed with the
help of Karl Lagerfeld. Charlene…
All royal jewels have interesting stories
attached to them. From modern designs to the historic pieces that
have accompanied monarchies through centuries, every royal gem
tells a tale. And one pretty tiara that has become a favourite of a
popular queen has an intriguing…
For the first time, Buckingham Palace has
given a glimpse of the meeting in which The King appointed a new
Prime Minister. Sir Keir Starmer went to the Palace after winning a
landslide in the general election. King Charles III received him to
ask him to form a new government. Usually, this meeting is private
although a photo is usually released afterwards. However, in a
break with tradition…
