Charles II was forced to hide in an oak tree at Boscobel on 6 September 1651, following his disastrous defeat at the Battle of Worcester.
Charles II Hides In Oak Tree To Escape Oliver Cromwell’s Army
Podcast: Princess Adrienne, Commonwealth Day, Canada Visit & The Glass King
Sweden's new princess, Crown Princess Mette-Marit on sick leave, Meghan Markle joins Queen Elizabeth II for the Commonwealth Day Service, a royal visit to Canada and the French King who thought he was made of glass.
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Prince Henrik Dies at Fredensborg Palace, aged 83
The Danish Court has issued a statement that Prince Henrik of Denmark, aged 83 has passed away ‘peacefully in his sleep’ on Tuesday, 13 February, at 11.18pm at Fredensborg Palace. Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim were by his side. The Dannebrog has been lowered to half-mast at the palace and a period…
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Carl XIV Johan of Sweden
The founder of Sweden’s Bernadotte dynasty was born on 26 January 1763 and ruled as Carl XIV Johan and as Carl III Johan of Norway, from 1818 until his death in 1844.
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Prince Henrik Readmitted to Hospital
The Danish Royal Court has reported that Prince Henrik was admitted to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on Sunday evening on 13 August, after suffering pain in his right leg. This recent admission was said to be complications following surgery last month. At this stage, no additional surgery is required at this stage. Prince Henrik and Queen…
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Diana Month on Foxtel Australia
Foxtel Australia is commemorating Diana Princess of Wales with a series of documentaries exploring her extraordinary life since her tragic death 20 years ago in the Place de l’Alma underpass in Paris. Embed from Getty Images Diana’s companion Dodi Fayed and their driver Henri Paul were also killed on 31 August 1997 whilst the bodyguard…
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New Photos of Diana Princess of Wales Released
Five new-never-before-seen photos of the late Diana, Princess of Wales were released to coincide with a new documentary. The 90-minute documentary, Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy, which aired on ITV in the UK on Monday, 24 July, celebrate Diana’s life and work 20 years after her tragic death in 1997. The Duke of…
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Podcast: Crown Princess Victoria’s 40th Birthday Plans, Vimy Commemorations & Enlightened Princesses
A thanksgiving service for Lord Snowdon, 40th birthday plans, cute royal bridal attendants, Vimy commemorations and the Enlightened Princesses exhibition.
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Podcast: Brussels, Westminster, Paris, Princess Anne & Berkebeinerrennet
Commemorations in Brussels, terrorist attack in London, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Paris visit, Princess Anne at Portsmouth and two Crown Princes compete in a historic ski race. Brussels Remembrance Ceremony, 22 March King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and the Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel attended the 1st Anniversary commemorations in Brussels. Read King Philippe's Speech. Just…
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Podcast: Northern Ireland, Silver Jubilee Cruise & Battle of the Somme Centenary Commemorations
Northern Ireland visit, King Harald and Queen Sonja's Silver Jubilee Cruise, Earl Mountbatten's great-granddaughter marries, a royal visit to Canada and Battle of the Somme Centenary commemorations. Northern Ireland What was the Queen's response when she was asked if she was feeling well during her visit to Northern Ireland? A fantastic reception for The Queen…
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