When King Charles III began his reign there was talk of how many items will need to be updated with his new cypher. But one place has been updated that was never mentioned: a royal garden!
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in Northern Ireland announced on Twitter that it has begun the installation process in it’s north forecourt. Grass has been carefully removed and it appears the cypher will…
King Charles is a step closer to losing the first realm of his reign
18th January 2023
King Charles III could soon be losing one of the countries of which he is Head of State. The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, has instructed his country’s ministers to “move ahead with speed” on bringing about the steps that would see the country move…
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia begin historic state visit to Jordan
17th November 2022
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have begun their three-day state Visit to Jordan.
The royal couple and the Swedish delegation landed at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport and, after receiving the welcome from authorities, including the Swedish…
Historically, Japan is one of the oldest empires in the world that is still in existence today. However, the role of the Emperor has tended to fluctuate a lot within the millennia of history since the creation of the first shogunate.
In some periods, the Emperor only had a symbolic role, while in others, all power to rule over the country was in his hands. And I can use the masculine pronoun…
A busy day of political meetings for Queen Margrethe as Denmark waits for a new government
3rd November 2022
Queen Margrethe has begun the process of forming a new Government for Denmark, following recent elections.
The Danish monarch met outgoing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at Amalienborg Palace for the traditional summary of electoral results and Parliamentary prospects…
King Felipe presides over a National Day parade tainted by criticism of Prime Minister
13th October 2022
On 12 October, Spain celebrated its National Day.
Tradition mandates a military parade in the city centre of the capital Madrid, an event that normally catches the public’s attention for the tribute to the fallen or the smiles provoked by the regiments’…
Throughout her 70 years on the throne, Her Majesty The Queen has appointed more than a dozen prime ministers.
Typically, those ceremonies take place at Buckingham Palace. Instead, Prime Minister Liz Truss was appointed at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where The Queen is spending the summer.
Truss will be the 15th head of government since The Queen took the throne in 1952. Although, she is…
Plans underway for Imperial Family to take part in Shinzo Abe state funeral
2nd September 2022
Members of the Japanese Imperial Family have been requested to be present for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, according to local media.
A source close to the Japanese Imperial Household Agency, which manages the Imperial Family’s agenda and…
The Queen is never truly on holiday. Currently at Balmoral Castle, Her Majesty is still receiving her red boxes on a daily basis. And advisors are no doubt keeping her in the loop about the choice of a new Prime Minister.
Though politically neutral, the Queen is the…
Can The Queen reject the new Prime Minister chosen by the Conservative Party?
1st September 2022
The UK is about to get a new Prime Minister but before they get to work, they need to meet The Queen. Can Her Majesty reject the selected candidate? Technically, yes. Realistically, no. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and The Queen’s role is mainly ceremonial. She will approve what her government decides.
Current British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, resigned in July after…
