Commonwealth Day 2020 will be celebrated on 9th March and ahead of the day, The Queen has released her Commonwealth Message.
“On Commonwealth occasions, it is always inspiring to be reminded of the diversity of the people and countries that make up our worldwide family. We are made aware of the many associations and influences that combine through Commonwealth connection, helping us to…
Remains of Anglo-Saxon princess discovered in Kent
7th March 2020
The remains of Princess Eanswith, also written as Eanswythe or Eanswide, have been discovered hidden inside the wall of a church in Kent. Historians say that the bones and teeth that were found are almost certainly those of the 7th century Princess and saint.
Dr Andrew…
Carolina - The blue-eyed Princess who became the grandmother of Europe
28th February 2020
It has been nearly two years since I first saw the portrait of a young Princess with blue eyes in a beautiful blue dress. Since then I’ve visited archives, held her letters to her brother in my hand and visited the places where she lived and died.
Carolina of…
The Queen makes unannounced visit to MI5
25th February 2020
The Queen has made an unannounced visit to MI5’s head office where she praised the intelligence officers for their response to “changing threats” to the United Kingdom. MI5 is the United Kingdom’s domestic counter-intelligence and security agency.
In a speech, The Queen said: “I would like to take my visit here today as an opportunity to thank you all for the…
Dutch royals pose for photos in Lech
25th February 2020
The Dutch Royal Family has posed for their annual winter photoshoot in Lech. They hold the photoshoot in exchange for being left alone during their holidays. The Dutch royals have been visiting Lech for many years.
King Willem-Alexander’s brother, Prince Friso, was…
Marie Sophie, Last Queen of the Two Sicilies
24th February 2020
Marie Sophie is arguably less famous than her sister, the Empress of Austria, known as Sisi. Yet, her actions to save her country from ruin should earn her place equal to or surpassing her famous sister. She was trapped in a deeply unhappy marriage and sought refuge with…
Duchess of Cambridge releases new photo of Princess Charlotte
15th February 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge recorded a podcast with Happy Mum Happy Baby during which she spoke of moments in the countryside with her daughter Princess Charlotte. She has now released the photo of which she spoke during the podcast of Princess Charlotte smelling a bluebell.
“I have this one photo of Charlotte smelling a bluebell and it really – for me – moments like that mean…
The Duchess of Cambridge speaks of hypnobirthing and the "terrifying" Lindo Wing walk
15th February 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge has given a candid interview during a podcast by Giovanna Fletcher of “Happy Mum Happy Baby.” The podcast was recorded after the Duchess of Cambridge visited Birmingham for the 5 Big Questions on the Under Fives.
The Duchess of…
Duke and Duchess of Sussex to close office at Buckingham Palace
14th February 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are closing their office at Buckingham Palace, which will lead to some of its 15 employees becoming redundant.
The couple announced that they were stepping back as senior royals in January and are no longer in need of an office in London.
New photos released of some members of the Dutch Royal Family
6th February 2020
The Dutch Royal Court has released several new photos of King Willem-Alexander, his wife, Queen Máxima and the King’s aunt, Princess Margriet and her husband, Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven. The photos were taken in the Royal Palace of Amsterdam last month.
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