The Stone of Scone is one of the most famous symbols of Coronations in the United Kingdom and it has a long and controversial history.
It is a block of red sandstone that has been associated with the coronation of the monarchs of Scotland, and later England and the United Kingdom, for hundreds of years.
Also known as the Stone of Destiny, the 336-pound Stone was taken from Scone Abbey in…
Sultan of Brunei's daughter marries in lavish nine-day ceremony
25th January 2023
Princess Azemah of Brunei, daughter of the Sultan of Brunei, has married in a lavish nine-day ceremony.
The 38-year-old Princess married her first cousin Prince Pengiran Muda Bahar, at Istana Nurul Iman Palace, the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei and the main…
A look at Tatoi Palace - the burial place of King Constantine II
20th January 2023
Tatoi Palace is a Greek estate previously used by the Greek Royal Family for over 100 years as a summer residence.
The land was acquired by King George I, who purchased the estate in 1880.
Tatoi currently holds the record for the highest-ever recorded temperature in…
The role of the monarch in The Netherlands
24th November 2022
The monarchy of the Netherlands has undergone many changes since its founding in 1815. Like most of Europe’s monarchies, the Dutch throne has transitioned to a constitutional monarchy that delegates most of the sovereign’s executive authority to ministers responsible for carrying out the tasks of government.
King Willem-Alexander is the current King of the Netherlands and is the country’s…
King Charles unveils statue of Elizabeth II at York Minster
10th November 2022
On November 9, King Charles unveiled a statue of Elizabeth II at York Minster Cathedral. The statue is the first statue of Queen Elizabeth unveiled since her death on September 8, 2022.
Made of French lepine limestone, the statue stands at almost 7 feet tall and…
The monarch's role in the United Kingdom
10th November 2022
Walter Bagehot once wrote: “The nation is divided into parties, but the Crown is of no party.”
In the United Kingdom, the sovereign maintains a politically neutral position. King Charles III is the head of state of the United Kingdom and 14 other realms of the…
The Orb and Sceptre at the Coronation of King Charles III
21st October 2022
The Sovereign’s Orb and The Sovereign’s Sceptre are two of the most famous pieces of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Housed within Jewel House in the Tower of London, the Crown Jewels include over 100 objects and 23,000 gemstones. The Crown Jewels are part of the Royal Collection and are held in trust for the nation by the Monarch. The Orb and Sceptre were placed on Elizabeth II’s…
The Stone of Scone, the ancient symbol of royal power in Scotland
20th October 2022
The Stone of Scone is one of the most famous symbols of Coronations in the United Kingdom and it has a long and controversial history.
It is a block of red sandstone that has been associated with the coronation of the monarchs of Scotland, and later England and the United…
Does King Charles III still need a passport?
13th October 2022
In the United Kingdom, the monarch does not need a passport to travel overseas because passports are issued in his or her name. The same rules apply for driver licences, King Charles does not need one because they are issued in the name of the monarch. All other members of…
The Laws of Succession in...Liechtenstein
7th October 2022
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a small landlocked country between Switzerland and Austria. The current Prince of Liechtenstein is Prince Hans-Adam II, who has reigned since 13 November 1989. Liechtenstein is the only remaining European monarchy to practice strict agnatic primogeniture, meaning only males can inherit the throne.
Prince Hans-Adam II is the country’s head of state, though…