British Royals

Charles III, King for a year

The King is marking the first anniversary of his accession. His Majesty will spend the day at Balmoral where he became Monarch. King Charles will pass the moment in quiet reflection as today is also, of course, the first anniversary of the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Camilla is with His Majesty in Scotland. The Prince and Princess of Wales will be in St.
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British Royals

''We miss her enormously'': a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II speaks of her passing as anniversary approaches

The chaplain who was with Queen Elizabeth II in the last hours of her life has spoken of how much Her Late Majesty is missed. Reverend Kenneth Mackenzie is the Minister at Crathie Kirk, close to Balmoral, and was a personal chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II. He is now a personal chaplain to King Charles III. Speaking to ITV News, he revealed he had been called to the castle in the time before Her…
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British Royals

The final image of Queen Elizabeth II

It was taken on the off chance but became one of the most famous photos in history. As Queen Elizabeth II waited for the fifteenth Prime Minister of her reign to arrive at Balmoral for the traditional kissing of hands, she posed for quick picture. It wasn’t shared until later that afternoon, once the images of The Monarch and PM had been released. And so, this charming image became the final…
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Features

The Queen of England accidentally dug up by a farmer

Amongst the prettiness of rolling countryside and the gentle sound of sheep grazing sits a castle with its own little chapel. The walls are golden yellow while around it grow sweet scented flowers and glossy, regal trees. But behind this calm serenity lies the tomb of a…
Features

Katherine Parr, the great queen written out of history

On a hot summer day in 1543, a young widow married an ageing and much wed king in a ceremony that took many by surprise. By the time Katherine Parr said ‘I do’ to Henry VIII in the Queen’s Closet at Hampton Court Palace on July 12th1543, his five previous unions…
Belgium

Meet Europe's newest royal baby - and she's got a rather impressive title

There’s a brand new royal baby and although her parents have only announced her short first name, she has a rather regal sounding title to go with it. The newest royal in Europe is the third child of Prince Amadeo of Belgium and his wife, Elisabetta. The Belgian Royal Family announced the safe arrival of their little girl on official social media on September 4th 2023. The baby, a…
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