The King of Norway has spoken out about
the row involving the decision of his only daughter, Princess
Martha Louise, to sell exclusive rights to her wedding photos to a
magazine. In an interview with Norwegian TV, reflecting on a
tumultuous year, King Harald said his royal family ”is not for
sale”. His comment came as he talked about the controversy that
sprang up when it was…
King Charles celebrates Christmas with the Royal Family at Sandringham
25th December 2024
The Royal Family was greeted by large
crowds at Sandringham as they celebrated Christmas. King Charles
and Queen Camilla led the family on the walk to the church of St.
Mary Magdalene for morning service on Christmas Day. The Prince and
Princess of Wales joined them…
Green is the colour for the Royal Family on a perfectly co-ordinated Christmas Day
25th December 2024
They all got the memo, then. The Royal
Family were at their co-ordinated best on Christmas Day as they
went green for the festive season. Queen Camilla, the Princess of
Wales and Princess Charlotte were matched to perfection as they
made their way to church on Christmas…
Luxembourg's Grand Duke announces abdication in Christmas speech
24th December 2024
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has
confirmed he will abdicate as he made his Christmas address. In an
emotional speech to his people on Christmas Eve, Grand Duke Henri
announced he will give up his throne on October 3rd 2025. He will
be succeeded by his eldest son, Guillaume. The Grand Duke had
previously said he had every intention of stepping aside and had
even chosen the date but would…
Did Queen Victoria and Prince Albert really introduce the Christmas tree to Britain?
24th December 2024
Prince Albert is generally credited with
introducing the Christmas tree to Britain, but in fact, it was the
work of his wife’s grandmother, Queen Charlotte. Like Prince
Albert, Charlotte was born and raised in Germany, where the
tradition of bringing a tree inside at…
Europe's newest king, Frederik X, faces potential claim to his realm from Donald Trump
24th December 2024
King Frederik X hasn’t even reigned for a
whole year and he’s already facing a challenge for control of part
of his royal realm. Donald Trump, the President elect of the United
States, has said he thinks it would be better all round if
Greenland was under his…
King Charles III has left his royal
residences behind and chosen an historic chapel to deliver his
annual Christmas message. The King has recorded his address in the
Fitzrovia Chapel in central London. This third Christmas speech of
his reign is the first filmed outside a royal residence and the
first time since 2006 that the festive address hasn’t been
delivered at one of the Royal…
The Princess of Wales invited Lady Gabriella Kingston to help with Christmas carol service
22nd December 2024
The Princess of Wales asked Lady
Gabriella Kingston to help her with her traditional Christmas carol
service. Lady Gabriella was widowed in February when her husband,
Thomas Kingston, died. In the months that followed, the Princess of
Wales asked her cousin by marriage to…
It is perhaps the most romantic royal
Christmas card sent this year, as well as the most poignant. The
festive greeting of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh makes a very
sweet link with times past as well as looking to the future with a
brand new portrait. Sophie and…
Prince applies to become citizen of country he was born to rule as king
21st December 2024
Several members of the Greek royal family
have applied for citizenship of the country – thirty years after
they lost their claim to nationality. The Greek Interior Ministry
confirmed that relations of Constantine II, the last man to rule
Greece as king, have asked to become citizens of the country. It’s
understood that Constantine’s eldest son, Pavlos, who was born as
Crown…
