Queen Sofia has been given a prestigious
award of her support for a Spanish community. The queen was
presented with the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands at a ceremony
in Palma de Mallorca. The award was given in recognition of her
long and widespread work in the Balearic Islands and her dedication
to social and welfare action. There was a special mention for her
environmental campaigning…
The title that unites a forgotten princess, an historic queen and a very grand duchess
1st March 2024
The title of Duke of Edinburgh is one of
the best known in the modern Monarchy. It was held for almost 74
years by Prince Philip. He is the best known of all the men to be
Duke of Edinburgh but the five women who have been the city’s
duchess, including the newly created…
Where is the Princess of Wales? We all know - it's just not exciting enough for a social media age obsessed with drama
29th February 2024
No one had this one on their 2024 bingo
card. As the new-ish year gets into full stride, the latest social
media craze has a rather royal theme. It’s called ‘Where is the
Princess of Wales?’ Other versions of this game are available (see
‘where is Kate…
Queen Camilla has welcomed the First Lady
of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, to London. The Queen and the First Lady
met at Clarence House It is understood that Her Majesty discussed
the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia with
the First Lady. Olena Zelenska also thanked King Charles for his
message of support for Ukraine on the anniversary. The warm
relationship between…
King Harald remains in hospital in
Malaysia where he is being treated for an infection. The King of
Norway, 87, was admitted after falling ill during a holiday. In the
latest update issued by the royal court, it was announced that the
king’s doctor is now with…
Thomas Kingston, the much loved husband of Lady Gabriella, whose royal wedding was a real Windsor celebration
27th February 2024
Thomas Kingston, who has died at the age
of 45, became a member of the extended Royal Family on his marriage
to Lady Gabriella Windsor. The only daughter of Prince and Princess
Michael of Kent married the financier in a glittering wedding at
St. George’s Chapel in May…
The King and Queen pay tribute to Thomas Kingston after sudden death
27th February 2024
The King and Queen have paid tribute to
Thomas Kingston, the son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of
Kent, following his sudden death. Mr Kingston, who married Lady
Gabriella Windsor in 2019, was found at an address in
Gloucestershire on February 25th 2024. Buckingham Palace said ”The
King and Queen have been informed of Thomas’s death and join Prince
and Princess Michael of…
King Harald of Norway in hospital after being taken ill on holiday
27th February 2024
The King of Norway has been taken to
hospital during a holiday in Malaysia. King Harald is being treated
for an infection. The Royal Court said His Majesty was doing well.
He is under the care of Malaysian and Norwegian doctors. No further
details were…
Prince William misses memorial service for godfather, King Constantine
27th February 2024
The Prince of Wales has had to miss a
memorial service for his godfather, King Constantine. Prince
William was set to attend the commemoration at St. George’s Chapel,
Windsor but Kensington Palace announced just before it began that
he would no longer be able to…
Queen Camilla led the Royal Family at a
special service for the last King of Greece, Constantine II.
Constantine’s widow, Queen Anne-Marie, was joined by their five
children at the commemoration which took place at St. George’s
Chapel, Windsor. Constantine II died in January 2023. The King, who
went into exile in 1974, had close links with many royal families.
His sister…
