Continuing our series looking into the
grandparents of Europe’s reigning monarchs, let’s explore the lives
of the grandparents of King Felipe VI of Spain, royalty on both
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width=”594″ height=”406″ tld=”ca”] King Felipe’s paternal
grandfather, Juan, was a would-be king…
What next for Europe's royals as a challenging year enters a new phase?
7th September 2020
After a challenging year and a very hard
summer for some royals, the ruling houses of Europe are gearing up
for a new season. In this new term report, Moniek Bloks, Brittani
Barger and Lydia Starbuck assess what’s waiting in store for some
of your favourite royals…
The vintage Norman Hartnell gown that
became one of the most unusual wedding picks of brides of the House
of Windsor is to go on display. The outfit, worn by Princess
Beatrice for her marriage to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in July 2020,
will be shown at Windsor Castle this…
There are hundreds of countries, states
and territories which have been visited by members of the Royal
Family, but there are few which hold a special and long-lasting
place in their hearts. Kenya is one country which has acted as a
polaroid for key royal events for several years and is, therefore,
remembered fondly. The most memorable link between the royals and
Kenya is that it is where…
The Queen's Rival: an interview with author Anne O'Brien about her new novel about Cecily Neville
6th September 2020
Cecily Neville came close to being Queen
of England, saw two sons and a grandson become kings and ultimately
witnessed her granddaughter help end the Wars of the Roses and
begin a royal dynasty of unrivalled influence. Yet, she has been a
sometimes obscure figure and while…
Richard III movie starring Steve Coogan to start filming next year
6th September 2020
Films about historical Kings and Queens
are not unique as there are so many that exist. They usually
showcase a monarch’s greatest achievements or their most tragic
shortcomings, such as wars and crusades. A new movie about Richard
III is set to begin filming in 2021…
Diana, Princess of Wales - The 'small and private' funeral that was watched by billions
6th September 2020
The funeral of the late Diana, Princess
of Wales, was one of the largest in recent history, with an
estimated viewing audience of 2.5 billion people worldwide, but
according to reports, it was not meant to be that way. After
Diana’s death on 31 August 1997 following a car accident in Paris,
her body was returned to England and taken to St James’s Palace,
where it remained for five days…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark is descended
from royalty on both sides of her family tree. Today, let’s look at
their lives more in depth. Christian X of Denmark [getty
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The complicated truth behind William and Harry's decision to walk behind Diana's coffin
6th September 2020
It was a sight that underlined the true
impact of the crash in Paris that claimed the life of Diana,
Princess of Wales. As her funeral procession got under way, on
September 6th 1997, her two sons began their slow walk behind her
coffin. Surrounded by cries of grief and the…
‘The King and his husband’ – What would we call a gay monarch's spouse?
4th September 2020
Around the same time that the UK
introduced new succession laws that allowed girls the same rights
as boys, the country also passed same sex marriage legislation. But
royal laws haven’t caught up with that yet. In the future, as is
the case in most European countries, a prince may take a husband
and a princess may choose a wife. But when that happens, what title
will be bestowed on them? We…
