Crown Princess Victoria paid tribute to
her late godfather, King Harald, on Saturday, calling him “always
welcoming and warm.” In a statement shared by the Swedish Royal
Court, Crown Princess Victoria wrote that King Harald, who passed
away Friday morning at the age of 89, “was a much-loved godfather…
He had a ready laugh and a twinkle in his eye.” View this post on…
There have always been close links
between the Norwegian and British royal houses, all the way back to
the Viking era when Norwegian kings also ruled over parts of what
is today Britain. Fortunately, in modern times, the relationship
has been somewhat more peaceful than it…
Norway now in official mourning for King Harald with Prime Minister saying ''the nation is in sorrow''
28th August 2026
Norway is in official mourning for King
Harald following his death at the age of 89. The Norwegian
government had announced that mourning begins today, August 28, and
will continue until the day of Harald V’s funeral. Mourning flags
are being hung at the Royal…
A quarter of a century on, how the shine came off the ultimate royal fairytale wedding
25th August 2026
The relationship between Crown Prince
Haakon of Norway and Mette-Marit Tjessme Hoiby had been under
scrutiny from the moment it became public knowledge. But by the
time they took their vows, in front of the ruling houses of Europe,
their romance had become one of the most celebrated royal love
stories of recent times. However, as they celebrate their silver
wedding anniversary, a string of…
King Harald has faced a number of
significant health challenges throughout his reign, with the
89-year-old monarch once again receiving treatment in hospital. The
latest health setback came on on Sunday evening when the Norwegian
Royal Court announced that the…
So much for silly season! August is
typically the time for royal websites to run stories about
back-to-school or speculate about the most minute royal details,
but with Wednesday’s shock announcement that the Duke and Duchess
of Sussex and their children are moving back…
Forever or for now? Fresh questions as Prince Harry and Meghan begin journey back to UK
20th August 2026
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be
moving back to the UK within days. Prince Harry and Meghan’s
surprise move will see them settle in the country by the end of
August with their children starting school somewhere in Britain in
early September. But several details have raised the question – is
this forever or for now? Harry and Meghan are expected to live in a
”non…
Prime Minister says security arrangements for Prince Harry and Meghan are private as they head back to the UK
20th August 2026
Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has refused
to enter the debate about security arrangements for Prince Harry
and Meghan as they prepare to move back to the UK. The Duke and
Duchess of Sussex pulled yet another surprise on Wednesday when
they announced they want to return to…
Joan of Kent: the scandalous first Princess of Wales
18th August 2026
Joan of Kent, also known as the ‘Fair
Maid of Kent’, was the first royal bride to hold the title Princess
of Wales, and she set a scandalous standard that seems to have
echoed down the centuries through its usage. Joan of Kent was born
during a time of tumult and…
Princess Eugenie's baby name pick, Adelaide, has a long royal history and links her daughter to an over looked queen
17th August 2026
Princess Eugenie has shared the name
she’s chosen for her baby daughter and it’s got some very regal
connections. The newest member of the Royal Family has been named
Adelaide Elizabeth Annina with the princess sharing that the choice
celebrated ”three people we love and admire, past and present”. And
Adelaide has a very regal pedigree all of its own. It’s…

