When Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands officially abdicates on April 30, she will end a 33-year reign that is viewed as one of the most successful in Dutch history. But it is also marred with personal tragedy.
In 2002, Beatrix lost her companion and consort, Prince Claus, whom she had married 38 years earlier. Claus had been battling Parkinson’s Disease and had previously dealt with cancer and…
Top marks to the producers of ‘Royal Paintbox’ for capturing such a candid side to the Prince of Wales in explaining his own thoughts on the Royal Family’s artwork and previous generations of the Royal Family.
One of the main things that was apparent from…
There is no doubt that Britain’s history means it has some of the most fantastic residences in the world. We have decided, in a break with ‘strictly royal’ content, we’d provide you all with a list of 5 of the most beautiful castles in England.
Hope…
Buckingham Palace has confirmed this morning The Queen be in attendance at the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. There was some uncertainty whether Her Majesty would attend, and last night Buckingham Palace had said a decision was awaiting information.
It is a precedent as it is the first ceremonial funeral for a former British Prime Minister The Queen has ever attended.
Although, Her Majesty did…
Despite Thatcher’s controversial policies and stance, Britain is in mourning for one of its most memorable Prime Ministers.
A Tweet from the British Monarchy’s Twitter account said, Her Majesty The Queen The Queen “was sad to hear the news of the death of…
Along with Her Majesty and many conservatives around the world, I am truly saddened at the passing of Baroness Thatcher.
But at the same time, I am forever grateful that she lived and fought. She was my Prime Minister as I grew up in the UK, and was a keen influence on my…
Baroness Thatcher, Britain’s first woman prime minster, has died this morning after suffering a stroke at the age of 87. It was announced by her children in a statement.
A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen was sad to hear the news of the death of Baroness Thatcher. Her Majesty will be sending a private message of sympathy to the family.”
Baroness Thatcher…
1. Planning Ahead
Funerals for top members of the Royal Family are already planned ahead. For many years, the funerals for Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh have been planned on the occasion they should die. The Queen and the Duke have alway…
Mute swans are being targeted by people with crossbows as the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) say people are trying to catch them for food.
Unfortunately for these people, it is unlawful in the UK to hunt Mute Swans because they’re all…
Yes, the day is getting closer. the day when Britain’s future King or Queen is born. In this feature article, we take a look at how royal babies’ births are handled by an institution with over 1000 years’ history, how births are proclaimed and received across the country and what amount of pomp & tradition will surround the birth of this new baby who will be third in line to…
