Queen Elizabeth II

5 reasons why Queen Elizabeth II will not abdicate

For many years now it has been apparent that Prince Charles has been stepping up his duties as The Queen reduces her own. This is a sure sign that Prince Charles is preparing for the role that he will one day fulfil, though not just yet. To completely dispel any idea that abdication is the word on The Queen’s lips at the moment, here are 5 reasons why Her Majesty won’t abdicate. 1. ‘I…
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British RoyalsSweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Prince Michael of Kent team up for focus on road safety

On Wednesday, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent showed their support for safety measures during an event in Stockholm, Sweden. The King and Prince attended the third Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety. The royal visitors were just two of a number of international representatives. The UN General Assembly asked Sweden to host the…
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British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Date set for Duke and Duchess of Sussex to step back as senior royals

Buckingham Palace announced new details about the future for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Wednesday, revealing the date the two will cease to be full-time working royals. The Sussexes will return to the UK in the coming weeks for a final series of engagements at the end of February and early March, with their Buckingham Palace office closing as of 31 March. From 1 April, the palace…
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British Royals

Buckingham Palace marks Prince Andrew's 60th birthday

Usually, major royal birthdays see a wave of photo tributes on the House of Windsor’s official social media channels. But as the Duke of York turned 60, things were more low key than normal. Prince Andrew’s big birthday was marked on the Royal Family’s Twitter and Instagram accounts. The messages included a sombre portrait of the Duke of York and an archive image of him as a…
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