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 reworked to add in a very modern take on a space
that’s been cultivated by Queen Anne and Queen Victoria. An idea of
how…
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…
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, including US President Donald Trump,
to Huis ten Bosch Palace for the event which came just hours before
the summit. King…
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…
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 itself also has an unexpected
twist to it. The brooch contains over a hundred diamonds shaped
into a bow and a flower…
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…
The Prince and Princess of Wales have
welcomed four puppies to the family, as has been revealed in a new
picture to celebrate Prince William’s 43rd birthday. To mark her
husband’s birthday, Catherine took to social media, posting a
photograph of the Prince…
Crown Prince Christian of Denmark has
taken part in his first State Council . On 19 June, King
Frederik presided over the State Council; all government ministers
attend these council meetings to inform the Danish monarch of the
government’s work. The Crown Prince of Denmark joined the meeting
for the first time since becoming heir to the throne on the
accession of his father as…
