France is marking a special royal
anniversary this year. In light of the anniversary, a year-long
debate has also flared up at a high political level in recent
months. Several senior French politicians want to attempt to have
the Emperor’s remains returned to France. Roger Karoutchi, a member
of the French Republican Party and Deputy Speaker of the French
Senate, has formally made the…
Why does the heir to the throne hold the title of Duke of Cornwall?
11th February 2023
As heir to the throne, Prince William
automatically became the Duke of Cornwall when his father became
King Charles III. But this was not always the case. It was not
until 1337 when King Edward III signed the Royal Great Charter,
establishing the duchy. Edward III was the…
To analyse the religious situation in
Spain, one must consider faith and diplomacy as inextricably
linked. Spain is one of the world’s most religious countries,
officially, with some statistics putting the percentage of the
population that ascribes to the Roman…
The massive earthquake that hit Turkey
and Syria on Monday has had devastating effects. Over 11,000 people
are dead across the two countries, and over tens of thousands have
been injured as rescue personnel work to clear rubble and find
survivors. There has also been significant physical damage to the
landscape and buildings, including a nearly-2,000 year
castle. Gaziantep Castle, in the…
71 years ago Prince Philip conducted his saddest duty – telling his wife she was now Queen
6th February 2023
February 6 1952 was expected to be just
another day in the life of Princess Elizabeth as visited Kenya with
her husband Prince Philip. In unfortunate circumstances, that day
would change the Princess’ life forever. For on that day, she lost
her father and became the United…
The big mystery at the start of Queen Elizabeth II's historic reign
6th February 2023
The life and reign of Elizabeth II has
been one of the most well documented in history. But one integral
part of her story remains unknown – the exact time that her reign
began is a mystery. Elizabeth II succeeded her father, George VI,
on February 6th 1952. She was…
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands has
been on a trip with her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen
Máxima, to the Dutch Caribbean. The Princess of Orange is visiting
Bonaire, Aruba, Curaçao, St Maarten, St Eustatius and Saba – all
countries Amalia will one day be monarch of; the Royal House has
said the tour is meant to introduce the Princess to the Caribbean
part of the Dutch…
The first princess of African origin: Princess Angela of Liechtenstein
3rd February 2023
In January 2000, Angela Gisela Brown
became the first person of African heritage to marry into a ruling
European family. The marriage was ground-breaking in Liechtenstein,
and the union did receive negative remarks from some of the royal
family. However, most were happy for…
It was a wedding for the history books
and thousands turned out to celebrate. When Willem-Alexander and
Maxima married in 2002, the popularity that has mostly dominated
their time as King and Queen of the Netherlands was on show for all
to see as they were cheered throughout…
He has only been King for four months,
but King Charles III may already have his new moniker: King Charles
the Charitable. Of course, he is the patron of hundreds of
charities, but it goes beyond just having the privilege of being a
patron. King Charles visits charities, writes personal checks and
encourages others to become involved. Aware of the cost-of-living
crisis in the United…