It’s been a popular Christmas tradition
for almost a century. The Christmas Day broadcast by the Monarch is
a staple of many a British festive celebration. George V began what
would become a high point of the royal year in 1932 when he was
persuaded to broadcast a message on Christmas Day. It was
transmitted on the relatively new BBC in the year that it launched
its ‘Empire…
The traditional christening gown worn by generations of the Royal Family
17th December 2023
A royal baby born on a December day would
go on to introduce a new chapter to an historic royal tradition.
For over a century, the Royal Family always dressed babies in a
lace christening gown for their baptisms. However, by the start of
the 21st century it had become so…
The youngest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II turns 16 at the end of a year when he got a new title
17th December 2023
The youngest grandchild of Queen
Elizabeth II and Prince Philip is turning 16. James, Earl of Wessex
is celebrating his big day privately and his birthday comes at the
end of a year that saw him change title. Formerly known as Viscount
Severn, the Earl of Wessex was born…
The Christmas of 1936 was a difficult one
for the Royal Family. Just weeks before, King Edward VIII had
abdicated, giving up his throne to marry the woman he loved, Wallis
Simpson. The decision had shocked his country, his empire and his
relations. Days into the reign of the new king, George VI, they
were still so shaken, there wasn’t even a Christmas speech.
However, in the midst of this…
The Princess of Wales has released a
special message ahead of her Together at Christmas carol service
airing on Christmas Eve, dedicating the service to those who look
out for the youngest generation. In a new message shared from
Kensington Palace, Catherine relates the…
There will be a few extra chairs at the
Royal Family’s Christmas dinner this year. This year Queen
Camilla’s children, grand-children and sister will be headed to
Sandringham House in Norfolk for the celebrations. Although no
formal guest list has been issued…
Queen Camilla is bringing her love of
literature to a new platform in the new year: the Queen plans to
launch a Reading Room tie-in podcast. In an Instagram reel, The
Queen’s Reading Room announced that their brand-new podcast will be
a “place for book lovers—and those who wish they loved literature a
little more—to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global
literary heroes” and…
Ahoy! The Duchess of Edinburgh helps retire HM The Queen Lifeboat at Windsor Castle
15th December 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh joined the Royal
National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) as another reminder of Queen
Elizabeth II’s reign came to an end at Windsor Castle. The Duchess
oversaw the retirement and handover of the lifeboat, RNLB Her
Majesty The Queen, and the end…
The ‘four generations’ photo is a rarity
in royal circles but one of these historic portraits was released
as part of Christmas celebrations. In 2019, new photographs of
Queen Elizabeth II and her three heirs were shared by Buckingham
Palace ahead of…
King Charles brings together faith leaders at Buckingham Palace to discuss challenges and cohesion
14th December 2023
The King has heard from faith leaders
around the UK about the challenges faced by their different
communities. His Majesty was joined by members of different faiths
at a special meeting at Buckingham Palace. They discussed the
issues they were facing as well as how they are working together to
foster cohesion and stronger bonds. Inter faith work has long been
a focus for The King and he…
