Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has
explained just what happened when she met Donald Trump last week
and ended up going viral after claims she was mocking the US
President. During a meeting in The Hague ahead of the NATO summit,
Queen Maxima turned from President Trump to waiting journalists and
made an elaborate movement with her mouth. Queen Maxima went viral
for this gesture during a…
There was a surprise first appearance in
the royal box at Wimbledon 2025 as Princess Beatrice and her mum
took centre stage on Centre Court. Beatrice was joined by Sarah,
Duchess of York on the first day of this year’s All England
Championship. The two enjoyed a…
Hampton Court Palace, one of the most
famous royal residences in the world, is to get a ‘new layer of
history’ and it will end up reaching for the skies. The palace, one
of Henry VIII’s favourite homes, will see one of its most
celebrated gardens…
King Philippe of Belgians finally on way home after plane trouble at end of State Visit
28th June 2025
The King and Queen of the Belgians are
finally on their way home after being stuck several thousand miles
from home after plane trouble at the end of a State Visit. King
Philippe and Queen Mathilde had just ended a visit to Chile when it
was discovered that the aircraft set to bring them back to Brussels
had a technical problem. After checks, it was found that the plane
wouldn’t be…
Queen Victoria amassed a major collection
of jewellery throughout her long reign, including a special pearl
and diamond necklace which she received when she celebrated her
Golden Jubilee. In 1887, as Victoria marked 50 years on the
throne, the Countess of Stratford led…
The future queen of the Netherlands,
Catharina-Amalia, got a lesson in soft diplomacy this week as she
joined her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, at a
glittering dinner ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague. The royal
family welcomed world leaders…
A sentimental tiara beloved by Queen Elizabeth II to form the heart of her national memorial
25th June 2025
The Cabinet Office has announced that
Foster + Partners, a sustainable architecture and design firm, had
won the contract to design the Queen Elizabeth II national memorial
in St James’s Park. In a statement, the Government shared that
Foster + Partners’ design concept celebrates the late queen’s life
and her ability to balance “tradition and modernity, public duty
and private faith…
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr
Zelensky, has been welcomed to Windsor Castle for a new meeting
with King Charles. President Zelensky arrived in the United Kingdom
to discuss UK support before the NATO summit begins in the Hague.
While in the UK, Volodymyr Zelensky…
Queen Camilla ended Royal Ascot with a
sparkling surprise as she wore an unusual royal gem not seen for
decades. The Queen chose a striking and rather large diamond brooch
for the final day of the famous race meeting. As well as its
appearance being a surprise, the gem…
There was disappointment for The King and
Queen on the last day of Royal Ascot – even before the racing began
– after it was revealed that their final runner of the week had
been withdrawn. The aptly named The King’s Falcon was due to run in
the Golden Gates States on the final day of the royal meeting, with
prize money available of £110,000. However, it has been confirmed…
