Vatican City State is the world’s
smallest state, located entirely within the Italian capital, Rome.
Covering 0.17 square miles (121 acres), Vatican City also has the
smallest population of any country in the world, at roughly 800
inhabitants. The Vatican is one of the most unique countries in
that it is an elective ecclesiastical monarchy, with the Head of
the Catholic Church, His Holiness…
Celebrating the work of a royal winning more recognition: Sophie, The Countess of Wessex
8th September 2020
Much of the work carried out by some
members of the royal family can go unnoticed by the public. Whilst
royal dramas generate bigger headlines, perhaps it is time to turn
our attention to the important work being carried out by the
Countess of Wessex. This year, there has…
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
sides. Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona [getty
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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, ask whether 2020 has changed the face of
some monarchies forever and look back on a summer that some would
rather…
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…
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 the tales of Tudor women have
been told in a string of high profile novels in recent years,
Cecily has often been a bit part…
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…
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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Margrethe’s paternal grandfather was Christian X of Denmark, who
reigned from 1912 to 1947. He also reigned as the…
