The Princess of Wales is hosting her carol service again at Westminster Abbey, confirming its place as a brand new Christmas tradition for the Royal Family. Since 2021, Catherine has organised a special festive celebration at the Abbey, always with a theme built around community. In 2024, it is focused on the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially in the most…
A celebration of friendship by artist Charlie Mackesy takes centre stage at royal carol service
6th December 2024
A special drawing by one of Britain’s best loved illustrators and writers will feature on the front of the order of service for the Princess of Wales’s annual Christmas carol service.
Charlie Mackesy has created a bespoke image for the event which focuses on…
Queen Camilla welcomes France's First Lady for literature event
5th December 2024
Queen Camilla has had a busy week as she continues her recovery from pneumonia. After taking part in the Qatari State Visit, she welcomed Birgitte Macron to London to award a new literary prize.Â
The Queen and the French First Lady both attended the first award ceremony…
Sweden's Princess Birgitta has died
4th December 2024
Princess Birgitta, older sister of the King of Sweden, has died.
Birgitta, who was 87, died on December 4th 2024 at her home in Mallorca.
She was one of four older sisters of King Carl XVI Gustaf.
As her death was announced, the King of Sweden said he was deeply saddened and added ”My sister was a colourful and straightforward person who will be deeply missed by me and my…
The queen who walked into her silver wedding anniversary portraits all dressed in white
4th December 2024
There was a distinctly bridal feel to the special portraits chosen for a special wedding anniversary by the King and Queen of the Belgians.
Queen Mathilde dressed all in white for the photos which mark a quarter of a century since her marriage to King Philippe.
Vlad…
Mary of Denmark marks a year as queen by creating a new tiara
4th December 2024
Queen Mary of Denmark has chosen to mark the end of her first year as queen in a truly majestic style – by creating a new tiara out of a historic chain and pendant!Â
The Danish Royal Family shared a behind the scenes peek of its creation as the new queen tried on…
Queen Camilla reveals she has had pneumonia
3rd December 2024
Queen Camilla has revealed that her recent chest infection became more serious when she developed pneumonia.
The Queen told guests at Buckingham Palace that she had been treated for viral pneumonia after becoming unwell in November.
Her Majesty didn’t attend hospital when the pneumonia developed but has been told by doctors to continue to prioritise her recovery.
The diagnosis was…
The Princess of Wales makes diplomatic statement with fashion choices
3rd December 2024
The Princess of Wales has made a major diplomatic statement with her fashion choices as the Qatari State Visit got under way.Â
The Prince and Princess of Wales greeted Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher, on behalf of King Charles III before…
Princess of Wales: ''love is the greatest gift we can receive''
30th November 2024
The Princess of Wales has released a letter to all attendees of her annual Together at Christmas carol service, writing that love is the greatest gift we can receive.
The royal has shared her letter ahead of this year’s carol service at Westminster Abbey, themed…
Royal Family to join the Princess of Wales for Together at Christmas
30th November 2024
The Princess of Wales will welcome members of the Royal Family to Westminster Abbey for her now traditional Christmas Carol service.
Together at Christmas takes place on December 6th at the Abbey and Kensington Palace has confirmed that the Prince and Princess of Wales will be joined by members of their family for the ceremony which this year takes the theme of love and empathy.
Prince…