King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden surprised Queen Silvia with a sweet gift to mark her 80th birthday and their 48th wedding anniversary.Â
The Swedish Royal House shared an image on Instagram on June 19th of the Swedish king giving his queen a single red rose in front of guests. Queen Silvia looked incredibly happy with her simple gift.Â
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Why the duke in The King's carriage at Ascot had to hand over a flag first to keep his grand house
18th June 2024
The King was all smiles as the procession at the start of this year’s Royal Ascot got under way but he was also collecting a rather important due.
His Majesty was joined in the first carriage by the Duke of Wellington, a friend of both The King and Queen.
However…
When the news broke that Prince Carl Philip of Sweden was dating former reality show participant and model Sofia Hellqvist, a flood of criticism followed. Many doubted that this most unlikely romance would be sealed by marriage. Today, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia…
If ever a wedding dress summed up a royal bride, it was the gown worn by Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh
12th June 2024
If ever a royal wedding dress summed up its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Subtle, elegant and classic, this was the final Windsor bridal dress of the 20thcentury and it saw in a new era with style.
Sophie and Edward’s big day might have been a modern marriage but it had an air of…
The tragic empress, the princess bride and a priceless tiara that became a symbol of royal romance
12th June 2024
It’s among the most unusual pieces in any royal collection and, in recent years, it’s acquired a reputation as the go to tiara for Sweden’s royal brides. The diadem now known as ‘the Cameo’ has a long and romantic history. And since Queen Silvia…
The Prince of Wales has attended one of the biggest society weddings of the year as he watched his friend, the Duke of Westminster, marry Olivia Henson.
The new Duchess of Westminster wore a classic gown for the Chester Cathedral ceremony.Â
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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan will be in the United Kingdom for a state visit from 25 to 28 June. The visit has been scaled back due to the upcoming UK general election but the schedule is fairly busy.
On the morning of June 25, The Prince of Wales will welcome the Japanese Imperial couple at their hotel and will accompany them to Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall. There…
Horses injured in an April London bolt likely to take part in Trooping the Colour
7th June 2024
After several royal horses were injured during a bolt through London in April, The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) announced the horses are continuing to make progress in their recovery.
Three of the five horses injured are now back on duty and are likely to…
he birthstone of June is the pearl and it’s been a favourite gem in royal collections for centuries. It stars in some of the best known pieces used by European ruling dynasties and in Spain it has a central part in some very famous jewels.
Asturias Fleur-de-Lys…
We’re used to seeing royal brides with white flowers. Many a regal wedding has featured a posy of pretty cream flowers, dotted with hints of green and matching the dress to perfection. Bright bouquets are a rarity but they make their mark. Here’s a rainbow of royal wedding bouquets.
Red: Princess Beatrice
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