It was taken on the off chance but became one of the most famous photos in history. As Queen Elizabeth II waited for the fifteenth Prime Minister of her reign to arrive at Balmoral for the traditional kissing of hands, she posed for quick picture. It wasn’t shared until later that afternoon, once the images of The Monarch and PM had been released. And so, this charming image became the final…
Royalty around the world are among the most photographed people and every image tells part of their story. As 2022 came to a conclusion, there were some big firsts caught on camera while the year ended as it had begun, around the throne of a Jubilee queen.
A future queen…
The royal year has been told in many images, with some of the most symbolic moments of the past twelve months summed up in one simple photo. Here, we recall the pictures that told the tale of royal November.
Queen Elizabeth II, at the heart of Remembrance once…
The year now drawing to a close has brought many memorable royal moments. Amidst the history and ceremony, there was also a sense of a return to business as usual as the pandemic changed once more.
State Visit Central
Sara Friberg/Kungl. Hovstaterna
State Visits began again in earnest in 2022 with many royals across Europe again hosting these important events to boost diplomatic and…
It turned out to be the most historic of months. September 2022 began quietly with the usual expectation of back to business after the summer. Within days, it had become a moment of history. The death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III stopped the…
The summer of 2022 was a long, hot one. It’s usually a quieter time for royalty around Europe but those sunny days brought some special events.
A royal engagement is announced
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Jordan’s royals were celebrating as Crown…
The summer of 2022 would prove to be long, hot and sunny in Europe. It’s traditionally a quieter time for royal houses across the continent as the holidays begin but amidst the sunshine there were moments that would prove to be truly historic.
A Golden celebration
Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary as the month…
It was a moment of real history. For the first time, and perhaps the only time, a British Monarch marked 70 years of rule. Queen Elizabeth II reached that milestone on February 6th 2022 but the main celebrations were held on an unforgettable weekend in June.
The Platinum…
The month of June was all about the Platinum Jubilee but other royals were available that month. A rather important celebration took place while events continued around the continent. If you missed the royal June 2022, enjoy it now.
Happy Birthday to a future queen
Ida…
As 2022 continued, some symbolic moments took place amidst the royal business as usual. A different voice rang through Parliament but as the first events of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations took place, Queen Elizabeth II was centre stage.
A Prince’s voice for a Queen’s speech
House of Lords via Flickr
Queen Elizabeth II was unable to attend the State Opening of Parliament in…
