The royal palaces in Sweden are closed until further notice due to COVID-19.
The Royal Court announced that King Carl XVI Gustaf made the decision to temporarily close the palaces to help prevent the spread of the deadly virus. Royal parks will remain open.
The palaces closed today and will remain closed until further notice, “depending on the continued development. Pre-booked group…
Over 6.7 million people watch as King Willem-Alexander addresses the nation
21st March 2020
Over 6,7 million people watched King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands gave a rare televised address regarding the coronavirus. The last time King Willem-Alexander gave a televised address of this nature was shortly after Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit NHS staff working all hours to deal with coronavirus crisis
20th March 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to the London
Ambulance Centre in Croydon to meet staff members who take NHS 111 calls from
the public.
“The last few weeks, and more recent days have been understandably concerning with the continuing spread of…
The spread of coronavirus and social distancing measures to contain it have led to another major change in royal life. The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is suspended for the forseeable future.
In a short statement on Friday morning, it was announced that ”in line with Government advice to avoid mass gatherings, it has been agreed that the ceremonial Changing of the Guard at…
Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown, makes part of estate available to Romanians who have to quarantine
20th March 2020
Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown, and the Romanian Royal Family, have chosen to make large parts of one of its palaces available to Romanians who have to quarantine because of the coronavirus.
At 18 March, 260 cases of corona were confirmed in…
The Queen has released a message to citizens of the UK and the Commonwealth as the coronavirus pandemic worsens.
The Queen’s speech in full
“As Philip and I arrive at Windsor today, we know that many individuals and families across the United Kingdom, and…
The Countess of Wessex has cancelled her upcoming trip to Jersey due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Her Royal Highness had been due to visit the island next Tuesday to support and learn about local charities.
Sophie is Royal Patron of the NSPCC and was supposed to visit their base on Jersey to see how they are supporting children on the island.
An NSPCC spokesperson said: “A visit by…
Princess Beatrice’s upcoming wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi will not be permitted to have any guests present should it go ahead in May as planned.
New guidance from the Church of England states that the number of people attending church weddings during the…
The Prince's Palace of Monaco releases statement after Prince Albert tests positive for coronavirus
19th March 2020
The Prince’s Palace of Monaco has released a statement following the news that Prince Albert has tested positive for coronavirus.
The statement stresses that there is no concern for the 62-year-old’s health, and that he will continue to work from…
Prince Albert of Monaco has tested positive for Coronavirus.
The Prince is the first monarch and the first head of state to have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
The Prince’s Palace says there is no concern for Prince Albert’s health and he will continue to work from his private apartments.Â
A palace spokesperson said: “Prince Albert II of Monaco, who was tested at the…
