British RoyalsEuropean RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

As Elizabeth II makes royal history, how do the reigns of Europe's other monarchs measure up?

Queen Elizabeth II is about to make history as she becomes the first British Monarch to rule for seventy years. It’s no surprise that she’s currently Europe’s longest-reigning monarch, but how do her fellow monarchs fare when the lengths of their reigns are compared? As The Queen marks 70 years on the throne, let’s see how long the monarchs of Denmark, Sweden…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

The Duchess of Cornwall shows her love of literature on a visit to Oxford

The Duchess of Cornwall has had a busy day in Oxford. An avid reader and promoter of literacy, Camilla stopped by the Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford. The largest university library in the United Kingdom is over 400 years old and Camilla visited its newest exhibit, ‘Melancholy: A New Anatomy.’ Famed novelist, Sir Philip Pullman escorted the Duchess throughout her…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge shows support for Shout as it reaches milestone millionth conversation

The Duchess of Cambridge was on hand to thank Shout volunteers as the mental health text line celebrated its millionth conversation. During her visit, Kate met with three Shout volunteers to hear more about their experiences as volunteers and how using the skills they’ve acquired have helped them beyond volunteering with the charity. Selena told Kate that she became a Shout volunteer to…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen arrives at Wood Farm in Sandringham for a sombre start to the Platinum Jubilee

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that The Queen has arrived at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate, a month after her Christmas visit to Norfolk was cancelled. Her Majesty travelled from Windsor Castle to Sandringham by helicopter on Sunday morning. it is expected that the 95-year-old monarch will remain at her country retreat for a number of weeks. As has been tradition for many years…
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