British Royals

The princess whose low key royal wedding attracted global attention

The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence are celebrating their wedding anniversary. The couple mark 31 years of marriage on December 12th 2023. Their wedding was one of the most unusual in the history of the House of Windsor. It was low key, taking place at a small Scottish church rather than one of the grand venues used for other Royal Family weddings. Despite that, it…
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King Charles III

How has royal Christmas changed since Charles III took the throne?

With the Royal Family’s holiday break fast approaching, many are asking how The King will mark the season. While he did carry on many of his mother’s traditions for the first Christmas of his reign, King Charles has been making changes to royal holiday traditions.  The King will be hosting many members of his family at Sandringham House, like his mother, Queen Elizabeth II did. His…
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British Royals

The first royal Christmas speech

The royal Christmas speech is now an important part of the festive season with the Monarch addressing country and Commonwealth every December 25th at 3pm. Christmas lunches and celebrations are built around it and millions tune in to hear the address. However, this special…
Prince & Princess of Wales

New image of the Wales family released after successful Together at Christmas carol service

Kensington Palace has revealed a new photo of the Wales family that will feature on the family’s Christmas card this year. The Prince and Princess of Wales are seen with their three children, Prince George (10), Princess Charlotte (8) and Prince Louis (5), in Windsor. The photograph was taken by Josh Shinner, a London-based photographer who has taken images for Vogue, Esquire and the…
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British Royals

IN PHOTOS: The Royal Family all together at Christmas carol service

The Royal Family turned out in force for the now traditional Christmas carol service organised by the Princess of Wales. They gathered at Westminster Abbey for the special event which took the theme of the hope of new life. And in a year when children and those who care for them were honoured, it was the younger generation who came to the fore at this special royal event. The Prince and…
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