Royal News

Luxembourg gets a new ruler today: here's what will happen as an abdication and accession unfold

Luxembourg gets a brand new ruler and consort today and it will all happen in historic ceremonies in the heart of the tiny country. Grand Duke Henri, who has reigned for 25 years, will step aside in favour of his eldest son, Prince Guillaume. He’ll become the new Grand Duke and his wife, Stephanie, will become the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. The heir to the throne will be their elder…
Read more
Royal News

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were never going to be 'working royals' and I don't think Fergie is the reason

They’re young, they’re royal and their granny was Queen Elizabeth II and, for many, that’s led to an almost eternal debate about when, rather than if, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will join the ranks of ‘working royals’. Now, as their mother faces yet more controversy, this time over an email she sent to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, it’s…
Read more
Royal News

These are the royals that will gather this week to watch an abdication

Kings and queens are headed to Luxembourg where, in just a few days’ time, an abdication takes place that will change the country’s monarchy and outlook forever. The royal guest list for the abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg was revealed with just under three weeks to go until he hands over his throne to his eldest son. And it will be a family affair in more ways than…
Read more
Royal News

No royal welcome for Andrew and Fergie this Christmas as King Charles puts distance between them and the Royal Family

The King has made an early Christmas wish and it will be very noticeable this festive season. King Charles has indicated that Sarah, Duchess of York won’t be welcome at the royal festive celebrations this year and neither will Prince Andrew. According to reports in The Sunday Times, The King is hoping not to spend the season with Andrew and Sarah. A source told the paper that…
Read more