British Royals

A castle, a princess, and a moment of royal history for Scotland

Tucked into the rolling Scottish countryside is one of the UK’s most romantic homes: Glamis Castle. Its turrets rise from a patchwork of fields and woodland like something out of a fairy tale, the kind of place children imagine when they first hear of kings, queens and dragons. For centuries it has been the seat of the Bowes Lyon family, but Glamis holds a particularly special place in…
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European Royals

A new royal baby on the way and they're set to arrive at an historic time for their dynasty

There’s a brand new royal baby on the way and they will make their debut at a real moment of history for their dynasty.Luxembourg’s Princess Alexandra is expecting her second child with her husband, Nicolas Bagory. Their baby is due in the autumn which is when Alexandra’s father, Grand Duke Henri, is set to abdicate in favour of her brother, Prince…
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Royal News

A new royal baby for Sweden

The Swedish Royal Court has announced that Princess Sofia is expecting her fourth child with Prince Carl Philip.In a brief statement shared on the Swedish Royal Family’s website and social media accounts, the couple confirmed that their baby is due in February 2025.They also revealed that “During the autumn, no changes are expected in Princess Sofia’s official program.”…
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Features

William at 40: The birthplace of a future king

It’s been forty years since Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles welcomed their first child, Prince William. And he made his debut at what is now one of the most famous maternity units in the world, the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington.Since 1937, the wing has been used for private births. The Princess Royal gave birth to both of her children, Peter and Zara…
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