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 for centuries and part of the ceremony
is the presentation of floral nosegays to the royal guests. And
although King…
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…
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 brand new photos of their little boy to
mark the day. Francois is seen celebrating this milestone moment at
home with his…
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…
The King will join other members of the
Royal Family for the Easter morning service at Windsor. His Majesty
has contained himself to private engagements since the start of
February as he undergoes treatment for cancer. Buckingham Palace
has just announced that The King and Queen will lead the Royal
Family as they celebrate Easter at St. George’s Chapel. It is
understood the…
Queen Sofia has begun her Easter stay in
Mallorca at a concert for an important cause. At the start of her
time in Palma, Queen Sofia attended the annual musical celebration
for Home Balears which supports people with addictions. Her younger
sister, Princess Irene of…
The Princess Royal was moved to tears as
she paid tribute to those killed in the Lockerbie bombing. Princess
Anne laid a wreath at the memorial garden in Lockerbie on a visit
to honour those who lost their lives in the attack. The Princess
looked emotional as she…
On a hot summer day in 1543, a young
widow married an ageing and much wed king in a ceremony that took
many by surprise. By the time Katherine Parr said ‘I do’ to Henry
VIII in the Queen’s Closet at Hampton Court Palace on July
12th1543, his five previous unions and attitude towards marital
harmony were such that continental contenders to be consort of
England were all but running in…
