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ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: April

The year 2022 has brought many memorable moments and historic events. The royal story has been caught in some unforgettable photos which have become a record all of their own.

Easter at Windsor

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Easter for the Windsors was held at Windsor in 2022. The Royal Family joined Queen Elizabeth II at the Castle for a weekend of celebrations with younger members walking to morning service at St. George’s Chapel.

A special moment for a young princess

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Princess Isabella of Denmark was confirmed as April 2022 came to an end. It was a special family celebration which saw her parents looking emotional and the young princess looking rather confident as she posed for photos and fielded questions from the press by herself. Isabella, third in line to Denmark’s throne, had turned fifteen just days earlier.

A strong statement in support of Ukraine

Casa de S.M. el Rey

April saw royals across Europe continue to show their support for the people of Ukraine as the Russian invasion continued. On Easter weekend, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, along with their two daughters, visited some of those who had been forced to flee their country by the war and who were now living in Spain. Princess Leonor, heir to the throne, made a strong statement of support by wearing traditional Ukrainian clothing.

About author

Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.