Royals and foreign heads of state are expected from many countries across the globe at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on 19 September.
Who can you expect to see in the congregation at Westminster Abbey on the morning of 19 September?
Belgium:
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde
By Ministério da Cultura – Assinatura do Acordo para realização Europalia- Brasil na Embaixada da…
Queen Letizia is celebrating a milestone birthday today. Learn more about the Queen of Spain on her 50th birthday below:
Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano was born to Jesús José Ortiz Álvarez and María de la Paloma Rocasolano Rodríguez on 15 September 1972 in Oviedo…
A future queen called Elisabeth pays tribute to "inspiration" Queen Elizabeth
13th September 2022
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium made a surprise visit to the residence of the UK Ambassador to Belgium to sign the book of condolences in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Duchess of Brabant was dressed sombrely in black and her hair was up in an intricate low bun…
King Juan Carlos set to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
13th September 2022
King Juan Carlos will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London.
The former Monarch, who abdicated in 2014 and who has lived in self imposed exile in Abu Dhabi since 2020, has accepted the invitation sent to him.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia have already confirmed their attendance at the funeral. Queen Sofia will also be there.
This will be the first time that King Juan…
A Cinderella moment and a wet bride: Princess Maria Laura marries in Brussels
12th September 2022
Princess Maria Laura of Belgium and Mr William Isvy celebrated both their civil and her religious weddings on Saturday, 10th September, in Brussels.
The civil ceremony took place in the morning, at Brussels’ City Hall. The entire Belgian Royal Family was in…
Queen Margrethe leads Denmark in moment of silence for Queen Elizabeth during jubilee celebrations
11th September 2022
Queen Margrethe has led Denmark in a moment of silence for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Margrethe, who is celebrating her Golden Jubilee this weekend, led the attendees at the Royal Theatre performance in a moment of silence for her cousin and close friend.
An…
Royals across the globe have had the flags of their countries flown at half-mast in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar, issued a Royal Command for prayers at the monasteries and that the flag at the Royal Palace in Thimphu be flown at half-mast.
Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri has ordered the flags at the Grand Ducal Palace and Berg Castle to be lowered…
Much is known about the life of the new King Charles III, but few know the story behind why he received his first name. The answer is that His Majesty is named after Queen Elizabeth’s favourite uncle, a Norwegian king.
The Norwegian and British royal families have…
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit cancel UK visit over Queen Elizabeth mourning
10th September 2022
In light of the mourning period observed for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the visit that Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway had scheduled in the UK has now been cancelled.
The Crown Prince Couple was supposed to travel to the United Kingdom…
Queen Margrethe scales back Golden Jubilee celebrations in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
10th September 2022
2022 will go down in history as the year in which the world lost the light of Queen Elizabeth II after she reigned over the UK and the Commonwealth for over seven decades.
But in Denmark, the year also marks the Golden Jubilee of Queen Margrethe II, who ascended to the throne in 1972, almost exactly 20 years after Queen Elizabeth.
The date of her ascension is in January, but celebrations…
