She was the beautiful princess who had
been the subject of endless royal wedding speculation, he was the
handsome prince with a crown waiting in his future. When Marie-Jose
of Belgium married Umberto, heir to the throne of Italy, in January
1930 their marriage had all the echoes of history about it, a union
of dynasties that would secure a throne. Tens of thousands flocked
to Rome to see the…
It’s grand, unforgettable and forever
associated with one of the most famous princesses of the 20th
century. The tiara chosen by Princess Margaret for her wedding to
Antony Armstrong-Jones in May 1960 has become iconic. In fact, it
was such a successful pick, it begs…
The Queen has handed out Maundy money in
a ceremony that traces its roots back to the 4th century. Queen
Camilla presented 150 people with specially minted coins at a
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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…
