British Royals

The church of St. Mary Magdalene at Sandringham, part of the Royal Family's Christmas Day celebrations

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24th December 2023
It is a little church in a remote part of Norfolk but once a year, all eyes fall on it. St Mary Magadalene on the Sandringham Estate boasts a pretty impressive royal pedigree and for over a century it has been a very special place for kings, queens, princes and princesses. However, its history goes back far further.The church of St Mary Magdalene has existed in its current form since the…
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British Royals

The Princess of Wales with a Christmas surprise for those working with young people

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23rd December 2023
The Princess of Wales joined a surprise Christmas party celebrating the work of those supporting young people.The tea party was held to recognise the contribution of some of those looking after children and young people with the Princess chatting with them to find out more about their experiences.Some of the celebration was filmed and will be shown as part of the Together at Christmas…
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Sweden

A family celebration for the Queen of Sweden as she marks special birthday

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23rd December 2023
The Queen of Sweden is celebrating her 80th birthday surrounded by her family.Queen Silvia’s big day, on December 23rd 2023, is being spent privately. However, the royals shared photos of a surprise party thrown for the queen by her grandchildren. And a brand new portrait has also been released to mark the day.Her Majesty is the longest reigning consort in Swedish history. She is…
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British Royals

The Christmas speeches of King George V

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22nd December 2023
The royal Christmas speech is now an important part of the festive season with the Monarch addressing country and Commonwealth every December 25th at 3pm. Christmas lunches and celebrations are built around it and millions tune in to hear the address. However, this special…
Spain

A special moment between a father and daughter caught at a royal birthday celebration

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22nd December 2023
The unexpected returned of King Juan Carlos I to Spain captured headlines but the former monarch had another focus. Juan Carlos had come back to join a 60th birthday party for his eldest child, Infanta Elena, and as he left, the two shared a special gesture that has clearly united them over the years.Elena accompanied her father to his car as her celebrations came to an end and said farewell…
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