The King of Spain has spoken of the importance of a free press, calling it ”the oxygen that enlivens democracies”. King Felipe’s words came at a special awards ceremony in Madrid.
King Felipe VI, along with Queen Letizia, attended a gala for the annual International Journalism Awards handed out by ABC. The winners were announced in May but owing to the coronavirus pandemic…
One week, so many images. As the royal diary begins to fill out again following lockdown, the photos keep on coming. From celebrating NHS workers to promoting tourism to help local economies, it’s been a busy seven days for ruling houses across Europe. Here’s the…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia's tour takes them to medieval heart of Spain
10th July 2020
King Felipe and Queen Letizia continued their tour across Spain, visiting Aragon. During their visit, Their Majesties visited the Old Monastery of San Juan de la Peña, the town of Jaca and the Ice Pavilion in Aragon for a working meeting with the tourist sector.
Their…
The Duchess of Cambridge joined forces with Wimbledon and Olympic champion Andy Murray to surprise schoolchildren at Bond Primary School to coincide with what would have been the closing weekend for the tennis championships.
The Duchess and the children chatted for a few minutes about how they’re keeping active in lockdown and their favourite memories of Wimbledon – with Kate revealing…
Queen Silvia delivered a speech at the Samena Council Leaders’ Summit on Thursday, warning about children’s online safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking from her summer home at Solliden Palace, The Queen said: “You are the conductors and shapers of our…
Queen Máxima presented the Apples of Orange prize on Thursday, in a surprise digital ceremony as the regular ceremony needed to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Traditionally, the winners are announced and presented at Noordeinde Palace, however this year, the…
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Bristol food distribution centre
10th July 2020
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall paid a surprise visit to the Asda distribution centre in Bristol on Thursday to thank the workers there for playing their part in keeping the food supply chain active during COVID-19 lockdown.
Clarence House social media wrote that the 700 workers at the Bristol distribution centre “have worked tirelessly to cope with the increased demand…
The Countess of Wessex headed to a royal local to meet up with old friends to show her support for businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Sophie spent an afternoon with fellow members of the Women’s Institute at a pub to hear about the impact of lockdown on…
The Prince of Wales joined the online commemoration service for victims of the London bombings on Tuesday, sharing a video message alongside other dignitaries as the 15th anniversary of the terror attack was marked virtually due to the pandemic.
On the 15​th…
The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Swindon Fire Station on Monday to thank the town’s emergency services personnel for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Camilla met with firefighters from the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service as well as the staff from Great Western Hospital and paramedics from the South Western Ambulance Service during her visit and learned how they have…
