Letters of Credentials, also known as
Credentials Letters, are one of the most ancient tools of
diplomacy, and their delivery to the Head of State marks the
official beginning of the posting of a specific Ambassador to a
specific country – which, in turn, determines what position that
Ambassador will occupy in official ceremonies. First, though, a
little history. Figures akin to a…
With rumours of an imminent announcement
for a Japanese State Visit to the United Kingdom, which would mark
a slow return to normality for the British Royals, and current
State Visits from Spain to the Netherlands and to Belgium from
Luxembourg, it only feels appropriate to…
King Carl XVI Gustaf made history in 2023
when he celebrated his Golden Jubilee. And after 50 years of reign,
many Swedish citizens barely remember a life without the current
King on the throne.Carl XVI Gustaf is the first Swedish monarch to
celebrate a Golden…
The prince and princess whose much longed for son made royal history
7th February 2024
King Carl XVI Gustaf made history in 2023
when he celebrated his Golden Jubilee. And after 50 years of reign,
many Swedish citizens barely remember a life without the current
King on the throne. Carl XVI Gustaf is the first Swedish
monarch to celebrate a Golden Jubilee. His reign has another
peculiarity: Carl Gustaf inherited the throne directly from his
grandfather at 27. His father, Prince…
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has paved
the way for a new generation of heirs in Europe to embrace their
roles in a continuously changing landscape. Elisabeth Thérèse Marie
Hélène was born at 9:58 pm on 25 October 2001, the first of four
children born to the…
With His Majesty’s recent announcement of
his cancer diagnosis, a new trend seems to be emerging in the
British Royal Family when it comes to health-related news. Up until
her passing, Queen Elizabeth II was private when it came to her
health, and only disclosed…
King Frederik leads family in church for service closing historic week of celebrations
22nd January 2024
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark
were at the head of the Royal Family as they all gathered in a
historically significant Cathedral to close out a week of
celebrations for the proclamation of the new Monarchs. On Sunday,
21st January, the Royal Family arrived at Aarhus Cathedral under
falling snow, making the atmosphere even more magical. The family
is understood to have come from…
The Princess Royal in Sri Lanka in first royal overseas trip of 2024
12th January 2024
The Princess Royal and her husband, Vice
Admiral Sit Timothy Laurence, are in Sri Lanka for an official
visit at the request of King Charles III and his government.
Her Royal Highness landed in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo on 10th
January, and she was welcomed at the…
It's back to a very special school for King Felipe and Queen Letizia
12th January 2024
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have gone
back to school after the Christmas break to visit an institute that
got a pretty special recognition. On 10th January, Their Majesties
travelled to the city of León, 330kms north-west of Madrid, where
they visited the…
A glimpse of Luxembourg's newest prince - and a change to his name
10th January 2024
Luxembourg is still celebrating the birth
of its newest prince, the seventh grandchild for Grand Duke Henri
and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. The new he baby arrived safely
Sunday, 7th January. Two days later, the Grand Duchess posted
a series of images across her social media accounts portraying the
first family moments of Prince Balthazar, including the first
picture of Prince Félix and…
