Princess Beatrice’s upcoming wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi has been significantly scaled back because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic engulfing the world.
The Daily Telegraph reports that the couple have been forced to cancel their wedding reception at Buckingham Palace due to the new social distancing guidance issued by the British government.
It is also likely that the wedding…
The five royals who can carry out the duties of the monarch should The Queen become ill with coronavirus
18th March 2020
In many European countries, in the absence of the monarch, another member of The Royal Family becomes regent. In Denmark, for example, when Queen Margrethe is out of the country or is otherwise incapacitated, the Crown Prince often acts as temporary monarch.
However, in…
The Duke of Cambridge’s invitation to become the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has been rescinded due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Prince William, or the Earl of Strathearn as he is known in Scotland, was supposed to be the…
Buckingham Palace has announced major changes to the royal diary for the coming months as coronavirus continues to spread across the UK. The Queen and her family have had to cancel garden parties and investitures while huge events, including Trooping the Colour, are now in doubt.
In a short statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, the Royal Household said that ”’In consultation with…
Aides confirm that all royals aged over 70 will follow government advice and isolate if required
16th March 2020
Aides have confirmed that The Queen, the Prince of Wales and all royals aged over 70 will go into isolation should that be what the government advises.
The government is expected to advise all residents of the United Kingdom over the age of 70 to self isolate in their…
Joint engagement between Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester cancelled
15th March 2020
The Centenary Reception of the Anglo-Netherlands Society due to be attended by Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester on Tuesday has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus.
An official statement on their website reads…
Princess Anne, the Wessexes and the Gloucesters keep a packed diary despite the coronavirus outbreak
15th March 2020
The Earl & Countess of Wessex, the Princess Royal and the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester all have a busy week of engagements ahead despite the coronavirus outbreak.
Prince Edward has seven engagements scheduled for next week, with his wife, Sophie, listed to carry out one further visit.
Princess Anne is planning on carrying out five engagements across London.
Also keeping busy is…
The Queen is moved from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle after coronavirus crisis talks
15th March 2020
The Queen has taken up residence in Windsor Castle after leaving Buckingham Palace.
Her Majesty has moved to Windsor following crisis talks as the government decides how best to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
It is understood that if the situation continues to…
Boris Johnson to tell The Queen, Charles & Camilla to stay in strict isolation for four months
15th March 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to tell all over 70s, which includes The Queen, the Prince of Wales & the Duchess of Cornwall, to self isolate in their homes for a period of upto four months.
ITV’s Political Editor Robert Peston says that the government is…
In the United States of America, no matter what situation occurs, it is said there is always a tweet for every occasion when scrolling through President Trump’s social media platforms.
In the United Kingdom, no matter what situation occurs, there is usually a comment or gaffe made by the Duke of Edinburgh to match the occasion.
The current coronavirus outbreak is no exception, with a…
