Her Majesty The Queen has recorded her first ever Easter message, telling the nation that “coronavirus will not overcome us”. The message was recorded at Windsor Castle on Good Friday.The video shows a candle bringing light to an altar while the Queen can only be heard.She says, “Many religions have festivals which celebrate light overcoming darkness. Such occasions are…
The Duke of Cambridge has sent a letter to the Moderator of
the Church of Scotland ahead of Easter, writing that he appreciates what the
Church has done to “re-invent itself digitally” to provide a space for worshippers.“I wanted to acknowledge how difficult a…
The Japanese government is postponing the Rikkoshi no Rei ceremonies which were due to take place this month. They would have proclaimed Crown Prince Akishino’s as first in the line of succession but have been put off to a later date due to the Coronavirus…
The Duchess of Cornwall shares book recommendations for Easter isolation
11th April 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall has shared nine books she recommends for those wanting to read over the Easter weekend in isolation.On the Clarence House Twitter account, the Duchess of Cornwall shared a photo of her reading, taken by a member of staff. She also added a quote, “Ernest Hemingway, famously, once said ‘There is no friend as loyal as a book.’ In these challenging times…
The Swedish Royal Family have released an adorable video showing them contacting their family in Sweden – and Princess Madeleine’s family in the United States.The video begins with Crown Princess Victoria, her husband Prince Daniel and their two children…
The Queen has expressed her disappointment that she can’t take part in one of the most ancient royal traditions of all. Maundy Thursday usually sees the Monarch distribute ‘Maundy Money’ at a special Church service. However, owing to the coronavirus…
The Prince of Wales has recorded a special reading which will be shared at Easter. Prince Charles will be part of a webcast to mark Easter Sunday.The prince has recorded a reading of part of the Gospel of St John for Easter Sunday. It will be used in Abbeycast, a new series of podcasts from Westminster Abbey which has been sharing services and prayers since churches closed their doors because…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent time talking to children who still have to go into classes during the coronavirus pandemic. William and Kate held a video call with a primary school where youngsters whose parents are key workers are being looked after while their…
King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand, also known as King Rama X, has left his hotel in Germany, where he was holed up with a harem of 20 women, to travel to Zurich from where he flew to Thailand to celebrate Chakri Day. In Zurich, he was joined by his wife Queen Suthida, who…
The Duchess of Cornwall has praised volunteers who have signed
up to work with the NHS as the UK continues to treat people with COVID-19 and
ramps up protections.Over 750,000 people have signed up to volunteer since the NHS Volunteer Responders call was posted. According to the Royal Voluntary Service, these volunteers will complete tasks including “delivering medicines from pharmacies…
