The massive earthquake that hit Turkey
and Syria on Monday has had devastating effects. Over 11,000 people
are dead across the two countries, and over tens of thousands have
been injured as rescue personnel work to clear rubble and find
survivors. There has also been significant physical damage to the
landscape and buildings, including a nearly-2,000 year
castle. Gaziantep Castle, in the…
71 years ago Prince Philip conducted his saddest duty – telling his wife she was now Queen
6th February 2023
February 6 1952 was expected to be just
another day in the life of Princess Elizabeth as visited Kenya with
her husband Prince Philip. In unfortunate circumstances, that day
would change the Princess’ life forever. For on that day, she lost
her father and became the United…
The big mystery at the start of Queen Elizabeth II's historic reign
6th February 2023
The life and reign of Elizabeth II has
been one of the most well documented in history. But one integral
part of her story remains unknown – the exact time that her reign
began is a mystery. Elizabeth II succeeded her father, George VI,
on February 6th 1952. She was…
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands has
been on a trip with her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen
Máxima, to the Dutch Caribbean. The Princess of Orange is visiting
Bonaire, Aruba, Curaçao, St Maarten, St Eustatius and Saba – all
countries Amalia will one day be monarch of; the Royal House has
said the tour is meant to introduce the Princess to the Caribbean
part of the Dutch…
The first princess of African origin: Princess Angela of Liechtenstein
3rd February 2023
In January 2000, Angela Gisela Brown
became the first person of African heritage to marry into a ruling
European family. The marriage was ground-breaking in Liechtenstein,
and the union did receive negative remarks from some of the royal
family. However, most were happy for…
It was a wedding for the history books
and thousands turned out to celebrate. When Willem-Alexander and
Maxima married in 2002, the popularity that has mostly dominated
their time as King and Queen of the Netherlands was on show for all
to see as they were cheered throughout…
He has only been King for four months,
but King Charles III may already have his new moniker: King Charles
the Charitable. Of course, he is the patron of hundreds of
charities, but it goes beyond just having the privilege of being a
patron. King Charles visits charities, writes personal checks and
encourages others to become involved. Aware of the cost-of-living
crisis in the United…
A rare royal wedding venue - the world famous church that waited centuries for a regal marriage
25th January 2023
It’s one of the oldest churches in
Britain the seat of one of England’s most important clerics yet the
famous York Minster is a rare venue for royal weddings. Just two
major regal marriages have taken place at this ancient church in
almost 1,000 years. The…
It was a royal union that changed England
forever. The marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn followed years
of legal wrangling by the king which led to a religious revolution
and an international controversy. When they said ‘I do’, they did
so in secret but five…
It’s about time Princess Anne’s hardworking husband, Sir Tim Laurence, is properly recognised by The King
25th January 2023
To the average person, Sir Timothy
Laurence will not be a familiar name, nor will his face invoke many
memories. However, he is undoubtably one of the harder working
members of The Royal Family, and indeed, is married to the person
many consider to be the hardest working royal – Princess Anne. Her
Royal Highness has enjoyed a busy start to 2023, visiting Cyprus
and Estonia, in addition…
