It’s that man again. Donald Trump has
dominated 2024 and, as he prepares to enter the White House for a
second term as US president, a royal first is beckoning for the man
who has made no secret of his admiration for the Monarchy. It’s
reported that a second State Visit to the UK is on the table for
Donald Trump once his tenure as 47th President of the United States
of America is…
It’s a single pearl set among dozens of
diamonds but despite that sparkling competition, it still shines.
For this pearl is part of a brooch that was given to the Royal
Family in times of war in the hope that it would always be used by
queens. And the decision of Queen…
New Year’s Eve is all about sparkle and
New Year’s Day can feel quite dull in comparison so a recollection
of glitz from the past always helps to life spirits. These fabulous
royal looks are all part of history now, having been worn in 2024,
but just because…
The year of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh: Edward and Sophie's successes of 2024
31st December 2024
In a difficult year for the Royal Family,
two stalwarts have turned into stars. The Duke and Duchess of
Edinburgh began 2024 in an ever expanding support role for the
royals and end it as two of the most high profile members of the
House of Windsor. They’ve tackled tough issues and tricky tours and
come out winning. Meet the real royal stars of 2024. The new stars
of the Royal…
For years, the answer to ‘who has reigned
longest’ was an easy one, even for people who didn’t follow
royalty. Queen Elizabeth II broke plenty of records in the seventy
years that she reigned in the United Kingdom. All that changed on
September 8th…
The loyal royal relations whose support for King Charles weathered a difficult year
29th December 2024
They are the loyal but often overlooked
branch of the House of Windsor. The Kents continue to play an
important, if sometimes silent, role within the Royal Family. And
2024 was no different. While true tragedy hit the headlines, the
royal cousins who have long supported the…
The King of Norway has spoken out about
the row involving the decision of his only daughter, Princess
Martha Louise, to sell exclusive rights to her wedding photos to a
magazine. In an interview with Norwegian TV, reflecting on a
tumultuous year, King Harald said his royal family ”is not for
sale”. His comment came as he talked about the controversy that
sprang up when it was…
Europe's newest king, Frederik X, faces potential claim to his realm from Donald Trump
24th December 2024
King Frederik X hasn’t even reigned for a
whole year and he’s already facing a challenge for control of part
of his royal realm. Donald Trump, the President elect of the United
States, has said he thinks it would be better all round if
Greenland was under his…
It is perhaps the most romantic royal
Christmas card sent this year, as well as the most poignant. The
festive greeting of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh makes a very
sweet link with times past as well as looking to the future with a
brand new portrait. Sophie and…
Prince applies to become citizen of country he was born to rule as king
21st December 2024
Several members of the Greek royal family
have applied for citizenship of the country – thirty years after
they lost their claim to nationality. The Greek Interior Ministry
confirmed that relations of Constantine II, the last man to rule
Greece as king, have asked to become citizens of the country. It’s
understood that Constantine’s eldest son, Pavlos, who was born as
Crown…
