The Princess of Wales became the surprise
UK winner as the country hosted the competition for the first time
in a quarter of a century. Catherine made a surprise appearance as
the 2023 event got under way. As the show opened in Liverpool, the
Princess was seen in the opening film, playing the piano. Catherine
performed in the Crimson Drawing Room at Windsor Castle in a
segment recorded earlier…
The historic promise of a future queen that dominated Spain's royal year
30th December 2023
Spain’s future queen swore allegiance to
her country’s constitution in an historic ceremony that became the
central point of her royal family’s year. Princess Leonor turned 18
on October 31st 2023 and, as required, made her way to the Spanish
Parliament…
The royal baby who arrived in 2023 with a rather impressive title
30th December 2023
There’s a brand new royal baby in 2023
and although her parents only announced her short first name, she
has a rather regal sounding title to go with it. This brand new
royal in Europe who made her debut this year is the third child of
Prince Amadeo of Belgium and…
The second in line to the throne of the
Netherlands, Princess Alexia, made an important debut in 2023.
While the coming of age of two future monarchs, Prince Christian of
Denmark and Princess Leonor of Spain, made more headlines, Alexia
also reached her majority and almost immediately attended a vital
parliamentary event. NOS still/ fair use The princess was at
Prince’s Day for the…
One of the most famous royal romances of the 20th century that was brought to a close in 2023
28th December 2023
It was a marriage that sealed a famous
love story and turned a princess into a queen. On September 18th
1964, royalty from across Europe gathered in Athens to see the
continent’s newest monarch wed a bride who had just turned
eighteen. Constantine II of Greece and…
A tiara that began as a wedding present
from devoted parents to a daughter about to marry a king’s son has
made a surprise appearance after almost nine decades tucked away in
the royal vaults. The Princess of Wales chose the Strathmore Rose
tiara for the State…
Looking back at 2023: King Charles and Queen Camilla cheered through Edinburgh for the Scottish Coronation
28th December 2023
The King and Queen were cheered through
the streets of Edinburgh as the celebrations for the Scottish
celebration got under way on July 5th 2023. [getty src=”1502167486″
width=”594″ height=”393″ tld=”com”] Their Majesties were driven
from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St. Giles’ Cathedral for the
Presentation of the Honours of Scotland…
The King’s Speech was the most watched
programme on Christmas Day. King Charles topped the biggest ratings
contest of the year with 7.48 million people tuning in to hear him
speak. His nearest competition was the festive edition of Strictly
Come Dancing which…
King Harald and Queen Sonja joined the
congregation at Holmenkollen church on Christmas Day for a
special service. The King and Queen of Norway were accompanied by
one of their granddaughters, Emma Behn. They were all welcomed to
the church by the chaplain, Line…
The dazzling diamond tiara given to a princess for her wedding and worn by a trio of royal brides
26th December 2023
A dazzling diamond tiara presented to a
princess to mark her marriage has become a wedding staple for one
branch of the Royal Family. In the winter of 1934, London was
alight with excitement over the marriage of a beautiful princess
and a handsome prince and to mark the moment, some of the
wealthiest people in the capital banded together to give the bride
a stunning set of jewels. The City…
