Although many thought that King Charles
would be making significant changes during his reign, he has
actually revived a tradition from his late mother’s reign with a
political meeting back on the table. King Charles has once
again begun the tradition of the Monarch meeting face-to-face with
the Leader of the Opposition. His Majesty welcomed
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch to…
The other Greek name that loomed large for King Charles this week
1st February 2025
King Charles led congratulations for the
arrival of his latest great niece whose name, Athena, gave a nod to
the Greek ancestry of this branch of the House of Windsor. But
another Greek name also figured in the royal week and it didn’t get
quite such a joyous…
Catherine returns to Wales with a new patronage and a challenge
31st January 2025
The Princess of Wales was in Wales for
two engagements, including introducing an important new role.
The Princess of Wales visited Tŷ Hafan, a children’s hospice in
Wales. Kensington Palace shared that Her Royal Highness has
officially been named as Patron of the…
Prince William was in the stands for a
football match where one set of fans began shouting anti monarchist
messages that are a regular of their crown behaviour. The Prince of
Wales is an avid Aston Villa fan and his team met Glasgow Celtic in
a Champions League match mid week. Villa were already expecting
some sectarian singing – Celtic supporters are known for their
stance against the…
Queen Camilla has welcomed politicians
and celebrities to Buckingham Palace as she hosted a string of
important receptions. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the
Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch, joined members of the
House of Lords and the House of Commons at…
Princess Beatrice and her husband have
welcomed their new baby. Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have a
second daughter. She was born on January 22nd 2025 at the Chelsea
and Westminster Hospital. The new royal baby is called Athena
Elizabeth Rose. Her parents said…
The newest member of the Royal Family has a very unusual name but she's got regal company
29th January 2025
The newest member of the Royal Family has
made her mark already with a rather unusual name. Princess Beatrice
and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, have named their new
daughter Athena, a name not used by the House of Windsor before.
Photo credit: Edo Mapelli Mozzi via PA Handout In fact, it’s not
cropped up in the main lines of the rather extensive Royal Family
tree. However, the…
The Prince and Princess of Wales met some
of those who survived Nazi death camps as they took part in a
Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony in London. In a speech, Prince
William touched on the importance of remembering the crucial role
that survivors have played. He said…
The Duchess of Edinburgh has celebrated
her 60th birthday and the Royal Family marked a milestone in the
life of one of their MVPs. When Sophie Rhys-Jones married the third
son of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1999, they
weren’t slated for full-time…
The Princess Royal has set out for a two
day visit to South Africa on her own after an injury changed the
plan. Princess Anne is beginning a two day South African trip
but will not be joined by her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, as
originally planned. Sir Tim was reportedly injured while
working on the Princess’s estate, Gatcombe Park, and is now
receiving treatment for a suspected torn…
