For seventy years, Europe had an heir to the throne called Prince Charles. Three years after that first in line became Monarch, the continent is about to welcome another heir with the same name.
Luxembourg will see a change of power in 2025 when Grand Duke Henri steps aside in favour of his eldest son, Guillaume. And as he assumed the Grand Ducal throne, Guillaume’s own first born son…
A surprise visit brings some Christmas cheer after disaster in Valencia
24th December 2024
King Felipe and his family made an unexpected trip to one of the worst affected villages in October’s floods.
The royals traveled to Catarroja, a village near the city of Valencia, on Sunday, 22nd December, and received a warm welcome from the locals.Â
The…
December is almost like two distinct months for working royals. While they are typically relaxing and spending time with their families like we are from the 24th on, they tend to be exceptionally busy in the first half of the month. Their busy schedules mean that there are…
As we explore a different Royal Christmas Broadcast each day from 1 to 24 December, we are able to see both personal, family moments and public events marked. In 1934, King George V added a real family touch to his Christmas speech, only the third he had ever made. Â
On 29 November 1934, Prince George, Duke of Kent, married Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark in the society event of the…
The poised and poignant final Christmas speech of Queen Elizabeth II
21st December 2024
Queen Elizabeth II gave nearly seventy Royal Christmas Broadcasts throughout her reign, with 1969 being the only year she did not give a Christmas speech. In 2021 she delivered what would be her last address oand she touched on several major events in the Royal…
The Second World War was the major defining event of King George VI’s reign and as such, several of his Royal Christmas Broadcasts dealt with the war. In 1943, he once again focused on the dedication, faith, and resiliency of both service members and civilians across the…
She was the woman who could have been England’s first queen regnant and he was the uncle who took the throne that might have belonged to her. The two were close and their stories heavily intertwined. But in a strange turn of events, their relationship became even more intense as it was subjected to a scrutiny that was outrageous even for late medieval times. Many accusations have been…
The king who spoke from the 15th century in 2024 and other amazing royal discoveries
18th December 2024
The year 2024 has seen many royal history discoveries. From lost portraits to a controversial monarch’s voice, experts have continued to uncover the past lives of royals.Â
Mayan royal jade mask found
In January 2024, a team of archaeologists led by Francisco…
The amazing royal trinkets snapped up for big money at auction
18th December 2024
The past twelve months has been an incredible year for royal auctions, with countless historic items up for sale across numerous houses. From pieces worn to the future Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding to a tragic queen’s brooch, there were many items to choose…
The Royal Christmas Broadcast is a moment of reflection and the message sent is heard by millions. In 1960, Queen Elizabeth II balanced an increasingly uncertain future across the globe with a year that had brought her great personal joy.
In 1960, there was significant political upheaval across the globe, as well as natural disasters. Queen Elizabeth acknowledged these struggles, saying…
