The ‘four generations’ photo is a rarity in royal circles but one of these historic portraits was released as part of Christmas celebrations. In 2019, new photographs of Queen Elizabeth II and her three heirs were shared by Buckingham Palace ahead of Christmas.
It was only the second time in British history that a Monarch had had three generations of direct heirs in line to their…
King Charles brings together faith leaders at Buckingham Palace to discuss challenges and cohesion
14th December 2023
The King has heard from faith leaders around the UK about the challenges faced by their different communities.
His Majesty was joined by members of different faiths at a special meeting at Buckingham Palace.
They discussed the issues they were facing as well as how…
Prince William cooks Christmas lunch for homeless as he volunteers at The Passage
13th December 2023
The Prince of Wales has cooked up Christmas dinner at an organisation supporting the homeless in London.
Prince William put on his pinny and headed into the kitchen at The Passage in the capital to join other volunteers preparing a special meal.
In a special video…
There was huge anticipation for the first Christmas speech of the reign of King Charles III in 2023 and His Majesty choses a poignant location for the address. The King spoke to country and Commonwealth from the place he said his last goodbye to his mother.
His Majesty recorded his address in the Quire at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, where the final committal service for Queen Elizabeth…
The coronation portraits of monarchs and consorts of the House of Windsor
12th December 2023
The King and Queen have chosen to use their Coronation portrait for their Christmas card this year. The photographs were taken in the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace by Hugo Burnand. King Charles and Queen Camilla are not the first royal couple in the House of Windsor to…
The special celebrations that the Royal Family are adding to their Christmas traditions
12th December 2023
The Christmas period is always a particularly fun time for royal watching, with behind-the-scenes pictures of the palaces being decorated for the holidays and royals carrying out holiday-themed engagements moving to the forefront.
The Royal Family have always played a…
The princess whose low key royal wedding attracted global attention
12th December 2023
The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence are celebrating their wedding anniversary. The couple mark 31 years of marriage on December 12th 2023.
Their wedding was one of the most unusual in the history of the House of Windsor. It was low key, taking place at a small Scottish church rather than one of the grand venues used for other Royal Family weddings.
Despite that, it…
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis join their mum to volunteer at a baby bank
12th December 2023
The Princess of Wales came equipped with little helpers on a recent visit to the Maidenhead baby bank: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
The Wales Family showed up for a volunteering session at their local baby bank, packaging gift bags for children…
The royal Christmas speech is now an important part of the festive season with the Monarch addressing country and Commonwealth every December 25th at 3pm. Christmas lunches and celebrations are built around it and millions tune in to hear the address. However, this special…
How has royal Christmas changed since Charles III took the throne?
11th December 2023
With the Royal Family’s holiday break fast approaching, many are asking how The King will mark the season. While he did carry on many of his mother’s traditions for the first Christmas of his reign, King Charles has been making changes to royal holiday traditions.Â
The King will be hosting many members of his family at Sandringham House, like his mother, Queen Elizabeth II did. His…
