All the pomp and pageantry of a State Visit that turned into a huge success, one of the biggest K-Pop bands getting a special honour and a long lost tiara all helped produce a week to remember. Oh, and there’s a queen with a hedgehog. Welcome to the royal week, in photos.
State Visit Success
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King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed the President and…
Scottish National Party leader criticised for holding wreath upside down and refusing to sing national anthem at Cenotaph
12th November 2023
The leader of the Scottish National Party in Westminster, Stephen Flynn, has been heavily criticised on social media for his conduct during the Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph.
Mr Flynn, who became the SNP’s leader in the House of Commons in…
At the main entrance of Westminster Abbey lies the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, the body of an unknown British soldier from the First World War. On 11 November 1920, the body was brought from France to be buried at The Abbey. While there is one body that lies in The Abbey…
They are the people who will one day reign and their role has an importance that pervades every element of their lives. Being the heir means preparation for a throne that starts early and only ends with accession. From the first in lines who grew up in pole position to those who took the part when adults, here are the heirs of Europe in 2023.
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark
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While the Prince and Princess of Wales spend their time between Kensington Palace and Adelaide Cottage, one other home of theirs holds special meaning – Anmer Hall.
Located about 110 miles north of London and Northfolk, the home was a wedding gift from Queen…
The history-making Kensington Palace and the admired attraction it is today
27th September 2023
It is one of London’s most popular tourist attractions and a symbol of modern members of the Royal Family, Kensington Palace.
It is a royal residence with a history dating back to the 17th century; it is what it is today after King William III and Queen Mary II…
The story behind one of the Royal Family's favourite residences, Windsor Castle
25th September 2023
Located in the English county of Berkshire is Windsor Castle, a long-time favourite residence of the British Royal Family. Hundreds of years old, the castle has withstood some of Europe’s most challenging times and some of the happiest moments for the Royal Family.
The original castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Since the…
Located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is Balmoral Castle, a favourite of the Royal Family for over a century. While it is widely known as a favourite of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, it’s also known for its “Balmoral Test.”
Essentially, it’s…
Tucked in the Scottish countryside of Aberdeenshire is Balmoral Castle – a 500,000-acre country estate beloved by the Royal Family for nearly two centuries, particularly Queen Elizabeth II.
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Throughout her 96 years, she spent many summers…
The Regalia of Sweden: a hidden treasure that tells a story
1st September 2023
Like many other monarchies, Sweden also has a patrimony of crown jewels, each with its own history and precious metals and stones.
Since 1907, however, the regalia has not been worn by members of the family but rather put on display during important moments like coronations, christenings and weddings.
The monarch’s regalia mainly consist of the set of crown jewels made for King…
