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 Prince Hussein announced his engagement
to Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif. The
couple were joined by…
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…
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 Bjørvik, Royal Court
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, in line to become queen
regnant one day, had come of age in…
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…
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. Benedict XVI led the Catholic Church
between April 2005 and March 2013. He stepped down for health
reasons, becoming the…
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…
YEAR IN REVIEW: Queen Elizabeth II's final time at Buckingham Palace
30th December 2022
On 8 September, Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96. Like many moments of her
life, her funeral and remembrance events were covered and watched
all over the globe. As thousands of mourners lined the streets of
London, many stood by to pay their final…
The past year has brought many royal
memories and some of the most important moments in recent times.
February gave us a unique anniversary for a truly historic Monarch
as well as a very special moment for a queen in waiting. History
made by Queen Elizabeth II Royal Communications / Getty / Handout
On February 6th 2022, Queen Elizabeth II became the only British
Monarch to reign for 70…
