British Royals

Last stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II are revealed

The final stamps that will bear the image of Queen Elizabeth II have been released. The special commemorative set marks the centenary of the Flying Scotsman. The stamps were approved by Her Late Majesty with the design finalised before her death in September 2022. Royal Mail Group King Charles III asked for all stamps already bearing his late mother’s image to go ahead as planned to…
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Denmark

From regency to romance for Europe's longest serving heir

He’s spent the last week standing in for his monarch as she recovered from extensive surgery but the weekend brought a spot in the sun with his beloved for Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark. The Crown Prince, who was regent of Denmark for several days as his mother, Queen Margrethe II, underwent an operation on her back, headed to the ultimate symbol of love, the Taj Mahal, with his wife…
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Sweden

Sweden's Royal Family join prayers for Ukraine

The royal family of Sweden has joined prayers for Ukraine on the first anniversary of the war. The special service took place at the church at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia all…
Denmark

Denmark's regent prince leads royal support for Ukraine on anniversary of conflict

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark has visited Ukrainian soldiers being treated in Copenhagen as he led a royal show of support for the country on the first anniversary of the invasion which led to war. The Crown Prince, who is currently Regent of Denmark while Queen Margrethe recovers from back surgery, spent several hours at the Rigshospitalet meeting Ukrainian military who are undergoing…
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Features

The queen of England accidentally dug up by a farmer

Amongst the prettiness of rolling countryside and the gentle sound of sheep grazing sits a castle with its own little chapel. The walls are golden yellow while around it grow sweet scented flowers and glossy, regal trees. But behind this calm serenity lies the tomb of a…
Denmark

Queen Margrethe of Denmark undergoes ''extensive'' surgery

The Queen of Denmark is recovering in hospital after undergoing a planned operation on her back. The surgery was described as ”extensive” in the brief update issued by the Danish Royal Household. Queen Margrethe is now resting and is expected to stay in hospital for several days before continuing her recuperation at home. In a statement, the Royal Household said ”the…
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