The year now drawing to a close has
brought many memorable royal moments. Amidst the history and
ceremony, there was also a sense of a return to business as usual
as the pandemic changed once more. State Visit Central Sara
Friberg/Kungl. Hovstaterna State Visits began again in earnest in
2022 with many royals across Europe again hosting these important
events to boost diplomatic and…
It turned out to be the most historic of
months. September 2022 began quietly with the usual expectation of
back to business after the summer. Within days, it had become a
moment of history. The death of Queen Elizabeth II and the
accession of King Charles III stopped the…
The summer of 2022 was a long, hot one.
It’s usually a quieter time for royalty around Europe but those
sunny days brought some special events. A royal engagement is
announced Copyright 2022, Royal Hashemite Court Jordan’s royals
were celebrating as Crown…
The summer of 2022 would prove to be
long, hot and sunny in Europe. It’s traditionally a quieter time
for royal houses across the continent as the holidays begin but
amidst the sunshine there were moments that would prove to be truly
historic. A Golden celebration Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset © The Duke
and Duchess of Gloucester celebrated their Golden wedding
anniversary as the month…
It was a moment of real history. For the
first time, and perhaps the only time, a British Monarch marked 70
years of rule. Queen Elizabeth II reached that milestone on
February 6th 2022 but the main celebrations were held on an
unforgettable weekend in June. The Platinum…
The month of June was all about the
Platinum Jubilee but other royals were available that month. A
rather important celebration took place while events continued
around the continent. If you missed the royal June 2022, enjoy it
now. Happy Birthday to a future queen Ida…
As 2022 continued, some symbolic moments
took place amidst the royal business as usual. A different voice
rang through Parliament but as the first events of the Platinum
Jubilee celebrations took place, Queen Elizabeth II was centre
stage. A Prince’s voice for a Queen’s speech House of Lords via
Flickr Queen Elizabeth II was unable to attend the State Opening of
Parliament in…
The year 2022 has brought many memorable
moments and historic events. The royal story has been caught in
some unforgettable photos which have become a record all of their
own. Easter at Windsor i-Images/ Pool Easter for the Windsors was
held at Windsor in 2022. The…
OBITUARY: Benedict XVI - the first Pope to abdicate in over 500 years - dies aged 95
31st December 2022
Pope Benedict XVI has died. The former
Pontiff passed away at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery on the morning
of December 31st 2022. He was 95 years old. His successor, Pope
Francis, had asked for prayers for Benedict just days ago, saying
that his health was fragile.
The past year has brought many major
moments in the royal story around Europe. While many months have
been filled with smiles and positivity, some have been dominated by
sadness and controversy. Anger at a memorial moment A Thanksgiving
Service for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh was held at
Westminster Abbey on March 29th 2022 with the Royal Family joined
by kings, queens, princes and…
