Queen Camilla will distribute Maundy
Money this year on behalf of The King. The Monarch traditionally
hands out purses of coins at a special ceremony dating back
centuries. King Charles continues to restrict himself to private,
constitutional duties as he is treated for cancer. Her Majesty will
hand out the Maundy Money for The King at a service at Worcester
Cathedral. The cathedral…
The stunning aquamarine and diamond
diadem of Sweden’s royal family is an unusual jewel and it has a
rather poignant history to go with it. But it’s become most famous
in recent years as the tiara that a popular princess wore to create
a modern day fairytale. Princess…
Harald V of Norway has returned to Oslo
after falling ill while on holiday in Malaysia. King Harald, 87,
was flown back home on a medical plane with his wife, Queen Sonja,
at his side. He is now being treated at the Rigshospitalet in Oslo
where he is expected to spend…
It’s not the best known of royal tiaras
but it’s certainly one of the most unusual and it has a rather
interesting history to go with it. The aquamarine diadem worn by
the Princess Royal was given to her by her granny and its story is
forever linked to weddings. Princess Anne was presented with this
striking aquamarine and diamond tiara by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen
Mother in 1973.
Could The Queen and the Princess of Wales be about to change decades of royal tradition?
2nd March 2024
The Queen and the Princess of Wales could
oversee honours ceremonies in the future. Plans to change the
current situation which currently only sees those born royal
handing out honours are under consideration. The Daily Mail reports
that discussions have taken place to…
The heir to the throne of Norway has
taken on an important duty as his father, King Harald, remains in
hospital in Malaysia where he’s being treated for an infection.
Crown Prince Haakon sent the official welcome to the new President
of Finland, a message usually…
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…
