King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden surprised
Queen Silvia with a sweet gift to mark her 80th birthday and their
48th wedding anniversary. 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. View this post on
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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. [getty…
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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