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 Photo by Hasse…
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. [getty src=”1262699668″
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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…
Rosendal Palace is one of the
lesser-known royal buildings in Sweden, but that doesn’t mean it is
less spectacular. Located on the island of Djurgården, in
central Stockholm, it was erected between 1823 and 1827 for King
Karl XIV Johan – none other than Jean…
For more than 300 years, St James’s
Palace has been the setting for some of the most important moments
in royal history. Serving as the residence for monarchs of England
until the reign of Queen Victoria, today it is still the home of
several members of the Royal…
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the
official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. While its
history dates back to the 12th century, it is still well-used by
today’s generation of the royal family. King George V ruled from 6
May 1910 until his death in 1936. This made him one of the first
members of the British Royal Family to implement modern advances in
royal households.
