The King has renewed his Coronation
promise to serve in a heartfelt Easter message heard at the Maundy
service. His Majesty had to miss the ceremony, as he continues to
confine himself to private duties within palace walls as he is
treated for cancer. But he sent a very personal message to mark the
event which saw Queen Camilla distribute Maundy money on his
behalf. Speaking from Buckingham…
She was handpicked by Queen Victoria as
the perfect queen consort for an evolving monarchy but new research
reveals that Queen Mary might actually have reigned as a regent in
a shock move designed to save the throne. Fascinating new work by
Christopher Wilson, published…
It’s a royal ‘what if’. What if Edward
VIII hadn’t abdicated? The possibility of a different royal line
taking the throne lingers in an alternative history. But another
intriguing possibility is highlighted as new papers about the
moment that changed…
We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps
one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the
question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December
11th 1936, 86 years ago, Edward VIII announced to the world that he
was ending his reign to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson.
But what if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? Who would be Monarch now?
It’s a…
it’s an ancient tradition which has been
given a very personal touch by The King as his wife, Queen Camilla,
represents him at one of the most important events in the royal
calendar so that he can continue his cancer treatment. Monarchs
have presented Maundy money…
The Queen has been presented with warm
messages for the Princess of Wales and told the wellwishers that
Catherine will be ”thrilled” with all the support being sent her
way. Queen Camilla spoke as she was handed posters for the Princess
on a walkabout in…
King Harald is looking well and happy in
an official photo taken just weeks after surgery to fit a
pacemaker, The King of Norway, 87, was seen alongside Queen Sonja
as they began their Easter break at Bygdø Kongsgård. They were
joined by their son, Crown Prince Haakon, and Crown Princess
Mette-Marit as well as grandchildren, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and
Prince Sverre Magnus. Harald V…
One of the youngest royals in Europe is
celebrating his first birthday. Prince Francois is given a hand to
cut his first birthday cake (Maison du Grand-Duc/ Sophie Margue)
Luxembourg’s Prince Francois turned one on March 27th 2024 and his
proud parents shared some…
Jamaica's Governor General praises Princess of Wales for 'exemplary strength and selflessness'
27th March 2024
The Governor General of Jamaica has
expressed his ‘fervent hope’ for the full recovery of the Princess
of Wales following her cancer diagnosis. In an open letter to the
Princess, Governor General Sir Patrick Allen said ”on behalf of the
people of…
Queen Camilla has praised the power of
books and reading at a special reception which highlighted the
positive impact that literature has on mental health. The Queen’s
Reading Room event took place at Clarence House and highlighted new
research which shows that five minutes a day reading, especially in
the morning, reduces stress considerably. [getty
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