The Princess of Wales has praised the England rugby team as their run in the Rugby World Cup came to an end.
England lost 15-16 to South Africa in a topsy turvy semi final in France.
After the final whistle went, the Princess issued a statement on social media saying ”You can be proud of yourselves….though it may have been defeat today, you can walk away from this tournament with…
The Prince of Wales pays tribute following death of Sir Bobby Charlton
22nd October 2023
The Prince of Wales has led tributes to football legend, Sir Bobby Charlton, who has died at the age of 86.
In a statement, Prince William described Sir Bobby as a true great and a gentleman, adding he would be ‘’remembered forever’’.
And William’s emotional…
Princess Anne and Sophie join King Charles and Queen Camilla for special Buckingham Palace reception
21st October 2023
The King and Queen have hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to thank some of those involved in the final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II.
People who played a part in the lying in state and funeral of Her Late Majesty were welcomed by Their Majesties to a special…
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress, choice of venue and honeymoon destination were pored over even if actual details were hard to come by (sound familiar?) but one…
Spain’s royal family reunited publicly for the first time in two months as they came together for one of the most important events of their year.
Infanta Sofia joined her sister, Leonor, and their parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, in Oviedo as events for the…
The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland: the iconic tiara just worn for the first time by Queen Camilla
18th October 2023
It is among the most iconic of all royal tiaras and one that denoted the beginning of a new reign. The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara was worn frequently throughout her historic reign by Queen Elizabeth II. Her Late Majesty chose it for the first portraits of her…
Conquest and civil war - how England's first modern royal house rose then fell from power
18th October 2023
Nine royal houses have ruled England since the Norman Conquest in 1066 and all of them have made their mark. But eight have seen their power pass elsewhere. The Conqueror’s crown passed to another dynasty within a century of his victory at Hastings – what happened to the House of Norman?
The House of Norman
The dynasty had come to power in England in 1066 following
the famous…
The enduring mystery at the beginning of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II
18th October 2023
The life and reign of Elizabeth II has been one of the most well documented in history. But one integral part of her story remains unknown – the exact time that her reign began is a mystery.
Elizabeth II succeeded her father, George VI, on February 6th 1952. She was…
King Carl XVI Gustaf speaks of sorrow after two Swedish people are killed in terror attack in Brussels
17th October 2023
The King of Sweden has sent condolences to the families of two of his compatriots killed in a terror attack in Brussels.
Two men were shot dead while fans gathered at a cafe to watch a football match in the Belgian capital. A third person was injured. Police in Belgium…
For the first time in seventy years, Britain has seen a king crowned. After almost three quarters of a century of female rule, there is a whole generation who, rightly, know nothing of the pointless debate about the validity of female rule. And yet, seven decades ago, as arguably the most important monarch in British history was crowned, discussions continued about whether is was right to crown a…
