The only son of the last King of Italy
has died. Prince Vittorio Emmanuele died in Geneva on February 3rd
2024, just days before his 87th birthday. His family was with him
when he passed away. Vittorio Emmanuele was the child of King
Umberto II who was deposed in 1946 after a reign that lasted a
month and which ended following a referendum that confirmed the
abolition of the monarchy. The…
King Harald of Norway on sick leave as Crown Prince Haakon steps in
1st February 2024
King Harald of Norway is taking several
days off after contracting a respiratory infection. His heir, Crown
Prince Haakon, will act as regent until February 6th 2024 after the
King’s sick leave was extended as he continued to recover. King
Harald, who celebrates his…
King Charles shows support for return of special event first held to mark his Coronation
31st January 2024
The King has expressed his delight at the
return of a special scheme that started to mark his Coronation. The
Big Help Out was part of the weekend of celebrations for the
crowning of King Charles and Queen Camilla in 2023. It saw hundreds
of thousands of people across the…
The King has left hospital after a three
night stay following a planned procedure for an enlarged prostate.
His Majesty waved and smiled as he walked out of the London Clinic
on the afternoon of January 29th 2024. Queen Camilla was at his
side. King Charles was admitted to hospital on January 26th for a
routine procedure for an enlarged prostate. He shared details of
his diagnosis to…
The Princess of Wales has left hospital
following major surgery and is now recovering at home. Kensington
Palace said that the Princess had been discharged from the London
Clinic where she underwent abdominal surgery almost two weeks ago.
Her Royal Highness is back at…
Get the period products out of the cupboard: Sophie's strong message as she talks menstrual health
27th January 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh has said period
products shouldn’t be hidden away but left around the home as she
encouraged young women to be more open about their menstrual
health. Speaking at a special workshop at a school in London, the
Duchess said it was time for tampons…
The King has called for people across the
UK to come together to build a society free of hatred on Holocaust
Memorial Day. His Majesty sent a message marking the international
day of remembrance and commemoration which is held every year on
January 27th, the day that the concentration camp at Auschwitz was
liberated. In his message, King Charles said ”Holocaust Memorial
Day offers a…
The Queen has become the first royal
patron of the Anne Frank Trust UK. Her Majesty took on the role on
the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day in 2024. The Anne Frank Trust UK
is an education charity which works with young people to challenge
all forms of prejudice. Its…
King Charles resting in hospital after successful medical treatment
27th January 2024
The King has spent a night in hospital
after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate. His Majesty
underwent a procedure on January 26th and could spend up to two
nights under medical supervision before returning home. The King
arrived at hospital on the morning…
King Harald V of Norway has stated that
he will never abdicate. The King was asked about any possible plans
to step aside just days after Queen Margrethe of Denmark gave up
her own throne after a reign of 52 years. With his heir at his
side, King Harald, who will celebrate his 87th birthday next month,
was asked whether he had thought about abdicating given the shock
decision just taken by…
