The Yorks

Happy Birthday Beatrice: 30 facts about Princess Beatrice of York

On the occasion of Princess Beatrice’s 30th birthday, we’ve composed a list of 30 facts about the eighth in line to the throne. 1. Beatrice was born at 08:18 pm on the 8th of August 1988 in the Portland Hospital in London. 2. From birth her full title and style was Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice Elizabeth Mary of York. 3. Princess Beatrice was named after Queen Victoria’s…
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The Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise Windsor attend Hockey World Cup Final in London

The Countess of Wessex and her daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, attended the final of the Hockey Women’s World Cup in London on Sunday afternoon. Their Royal Highnesses saw Ireland take a battering against defending champions The Netherlands who won match 6-0. Ireland started the tournament as the lowest ranked team, so to make the World Cup final is no small achievement. But in the end, they…
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Sweden

Swedish Royal Regalia stolen

Parts of the Swedish Royal Regalia have been stolen. Two royal crowns of King Karl IX and Queen Kristina, as well as a royal orb, have been stolen from Strängnäs Cathedral on Tuesday afternoon. The two crowns are the burial crowns from 1611. The items were originally interred in Karl IX’s grave but were later exhumed and put on display. Police have surrounded the city and are pursuing the…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

BREAKING: New portrait released to mark Prince George's fifth birthday

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared a new photograph of Prince George to mark the young prince’s fifth birthday on Sunday. Photo Credit: Matt Porteous The photograph was taken in the garden at Clarence House by Matt Porteous, following the christening of Prince Louis on Monday 9th July. Louis was christened in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace on 9 July with the Royal Family…
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