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 the monarchy forever are revealed. Could
another royal brother have been declared monarch in place of Edward
VIII? We all…
A is for Anne but why did the only
daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a name that, at the
time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family? The
answer can perhaps best be found in the summer of 1930 and the
arrival of another princess. In August that…
It’s a single pearl set among dozens of
diamonds but despite that sparkling competition, it still shines.
And now it’s added a new chapter to its history. For this pearl is
part of a brooch that was given to the Royal Family in times of war
in the hope that it…
The Prince and Princess of Wales have
released a never before seen photo from their wedding as they
celebrated their anniversary. The black and white photo was shared
as William and Catherine marked 13 years of marriage. The image was
released with the simple message ”13 years ago today!”. Photo by
Millie Pilkington The new photo shows the Prince with his arm
around his new…
The King is set to return to public
duties after several months away because of treatment for cancer.
His Majesty stopped public facing engagements in February after he
was diagnosed with cancer. His medical team advised limiting his
diary to private engagements and…
King Charles and Queen Camilla will host
the Emperor and Empress of Japan on a State Visit in early summer.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will make their long awaited
visit at some point in June. They will stay at Buckingham Palace
with Their Majesties for the…
The King and Queen of Denmark’s first
official portraits have been released. King Frederik X and Queen
Mary are shown for the first time as monarch and consort in the
images taken at the Christiansborg Palace. King Frederik X and
Queen Mary of Denmark’s first official portraits have been
released, three months after this accession to the throne (photo by
Steen…
Queen Sofia of Spain has gone back to
royal duties just days after being released from hospital. The
queen, now 85 years old, headed to Poland to take part in the
annual global Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference which is
being held in Krakow. Sofia…
The Duchess of Gloucester has been named
as a Royal Lady Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
The King appointed her to the Order on April 23rd 2024, St.
George’s Day, the traditional time for appointments to the oldest
order of chivalry in…
The King has made the Princess of Wales a
Royal Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour. The Order
was founded in 1917 by King George V and recognises contributions
to public service as well as to the arts, medicine and science. It
is the first time a member of the Royal Family has been appointed
to the Order in its history. Buckingham Palace announced the honour
on St.
