Royalty around the world are among the most photographed people and every image tells part of their story. The year now ending has brought some of the biggest royal moments in recent times. As 2022 came to a conclusion, we look back at them and start in January when milestone moments dominated.
The first Jubilee queen of 2022
On January 14th 2022, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark reached her Jubilee. The Danish monarch marked fifty years of rule, a true Jubilee according to the original definition, but a Golden celebration in modern terms. However, the ongoing pandemic meant that plans for a party had to be put on hold. Instead, Margrethe was seen amidst the symbols of Denmark and her monarchy and made a moving visit to the grave of her father, King Frederik IX, on the anniversary of his death. Festivities would continue throughout the year but this rather solemn Jubilee was majestic in its own right.
A big birthday for Kate
There was a big birthday in the Royal Family in January as the then Duchess of Cambridge turned forty. Catherine marked her milestone with a series of special photos taken by Paolo Roversi. The portraits were later lent to parts of the UK important to the Duchess.
Coming of age for a future queen
She will one day rule Europe and she’s the first princess to sit, undisputed, as a direct heir to Norway’s throne and on January 21st 2022, she came of age. Princess Ingrid Alexandra marked this big birthday with visits to her country’s parliament and a series of portraits, including one with a backdrop of the colours of the Norwegian flag. Gala celebrations would follow, once pandemic restrictions lifted, but the confident appearance of this queen in waiting at her initial birthday festivities won plenty of attention.
