The Principality of Liechtenstein is one
of the least known countries in Europe. Located between Austria and
Switzerland, this micro-state has an area of roughly 62 square
miles and a population of about 39,000. A mostly mountainous
country, the principality is one of two doubly landlocked countries
in the world (the other being Uzbekistan), meaning it has no access
to a coastline and is…
Queen Elizabeth II is undoubtedly the
most famous monarch in the world and one of the most photographed
women of all time. Along with The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of
Cornwall, and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Queen is
instantly recognisable the world over. Much…
It was the first royal wedding of a new
reign but one filled with poignancy. Princess Christina, fourth
sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf, married in June 1974, just eighteen
months after the death of her mother, Princess Sybilla. Her wedding
also began a hat trick of regal…
Royal Ascot: A history of the Royal Meeting which acts as the highlight of The Queen's summer
15th June 2021
Royal Ascot is a highlight of the royal
calendar, and every June, thousands of people including the Royal
Family head to the races. It is one of the oldest traditions for
the royals, and has carried on throughout the global health crisis.
In 2020, the meeting was held without any spectators. For this
year’s event, up to 12,000 guests will be allowed to attend each
day, as Royal Ascot is taking…
As Prince Nicolas of Sweden celebrates
his sixth birthday on June 15th, let’s take a moment to
learn more about the young royal. Prince Nicolas Paul Gustaf, Duke
of Ångermanland, is the eldest grandson of King Carl XVI
Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. His…
King Philippe of the Belgians will hold
an audience with the President of the United States, Joe Biden, in
Brussels on June 15th 2021. The meeting will happen in the context
of two global summits taking place in Brussels on the 14th and 15th
of June: a NATO summit and a…
English novelist Philippa Gregory has
been made a CBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours. The Other Boleyn
Girl author was given the honour for her services to literature and
charity. Gregory has been a long-time fundraiser for charitable
projects in The Gambia, the smallest country within the mainland of
Africa. Through her work, she’s helped to build nearly 200 wells
for rural…
Colombia has started the removal of
several historical statues, including a royal statue of the Spanish
Queen Isabel of Castile. The statue was removed as a security
measure after the statue was tried to be torn down by protesters.
The Colombian Ministry of Culture carried…
On Tuesday, 9 June, the Netherlands’
Golden State Coach arrived in Amsterdam to be featured in an
exhibition. The coach, used traditionally for state
functions, such as Budget Day, has been undergoing a five
years-long renovation, meaning that King Willem-Alexander…
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands attended
the first day of the Special Olympics National Games on the Sports
Campus in The Hague. The Games, which will take place from
June 11-13, 2021, are a national sporting event for athletes
with intellectual disabilities. The Netherlands has an
estimated 170,000 citizens who are intellectually disabled.
Organisers use the Games to promote a positive public…