Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is
celebrating her first birthday since her abdication. The former
monarch, who abdicated on January 14th 2024 after a reign of 52
years, is spending the day privately at Fredensborg Palace.
However, she made a brief appearance to greet wellwishers as well
as media as she was joined at her home by family for a lunch to
mark her big day. Keld Navntoft…
Two of the heads of Europe’s ruling
houses had a birthday get together just hours before one hosted the
other on an important State Visit. King Philippe of the Belgians
and his cousin, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, were seen sharing a
special birthday cake as…
The Duke of Kent might be stepping aside
as Colonel of the Scots Guards but he has claimed a place in the
history books as he does so. The Duke, 88, has held the role for 50
years, the longest tenure of anyone as Colonel of the Regiment.
Prince Edward will formally…
The Duke of Kent retires as Colonel of the Scots Guards and is replaced by the Duke of Edinburgh
13th April 2024
The Duke of Kent is stepping back as
Colonel of the Scots Guards in his 50th year in the role. The Duke,
now 88, will be replaced by the Duke of Edinburgh. The changeover
happens on April 14th 2024 when the Duke of Kent attends annual
Black Sunday events in London for the regiment. Black Sunday is The
Scots Guards annual day of remembrance. The Duke will attend a
Service of Remembrance at…
Queen Sofia has been discharged from
hospital after treatment for an infeciton. The queen, 85, left the
Ruber International Clinic in Madrid on the afternoon of April 13th
2024 after four days of treatment. She smiled and waved to
reporters and photographers and…
King Charles and Queen Camilla - 'our hearts go out' to the families of those killed in Sydney knife attack
13th April 2024
King Charles III has said his heart goes
out to the families of those killed in a knife attack at a shopping
mall in Sydney, Australia. The King sent a message to all those
affected by the attack which left six people dead and at least
another eight in hospital. Among…
The Prince and Princess of Wales have
spoken of their shock and sadness after six people were killed in a
knife attack at a shopping mall in Sydney, Australia. The Prince
and Princess issued a message of sympathy just hours after the
attack. Eight people are still being treated in hospital following
the stabbings. One of them is a nine month old baby whose mother
was killed in the…
The Princess Royal was in a hard hat and
high vis jacket as she got to grips with a new project. Princess
Anne is the sponsor of HMS Venturer, the Royal Navy’s newest
frigate, which is currently under construction in Rosyth. As work
continued, the Princess Royal…
As she stepped into the Royal Opera House
for a concert marking one of the biggest political events of her
reign, Elizabeth II was the picture of serenity. But just minutes
earlier she had had to perform a tiara swap as her jewels fell
apart in the back of her royal…
It’s among the lesser known sparklers in
the royal collection but it has been passed among queens before
they were majesties and it provides a fascinating glimpse into how
family and dynasty intertwine. The Dorset Bow Brooch might not be
one of the most famous of royal gems but its significance to the
House of Windsor meant it took a starring role in the last major
exhibition at…
