British Royals

The three years that a Monarch has decided not to deliver a Christmas Day speech

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18th December 2023
It’s been a popular Christmas tradition for almost a century. The Christmas Day broadcast by the Monarch is a staple of many a British festive celebration. George V began what would become a high point of the royal year in 1932 when he was persuaded to broadcast a message on Christmas Day.It was transmitted on the relatively new BBC in the year that it launched its ‘Empire…
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Spain

Spain's future queen leads the way for her royal family after turbulent week

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15th December 2023
Princess Leonor has been placed firmly at the heart of Spain’s royal public image once again.A brand new official portrait of the future queen has been released by the royals along with an image of her younger sister, Infanta Sofia.Both official photos were taken on the day that Leonor, heir to the throne, came of age and swore allegiance to the country’s constitution.Casa…
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British Royals

King Charles brings together faith leaders at Buckingham Palace to discuss challenges and cohesion

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14th December 2023
The King has heard from faith leaders around the UK about the challenges faced by their different communities.His Majesty was joined by members of different faiths at a special meeting at Buckingham Palace.They discussed the issues they were facing as well as how they are working together to foster cohesion and stronger bonds.Inter faith work has long been a focus for The King and he…
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Spain

A future queen's day of history takes centre stage on royal Christmas card

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12th December 2023
It was an historic day for a future queen and it’s become the centrepiece of her family’s festive greeting.An image of Princess Leonor from the day she came of age and swore her allegiance to the Spanish Constitution has been chosen for the Spanish royal Christmas car this year.Leonor is seen with her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, and her younger sister, Infanta…
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