King Harald and Queen Sonja’s 80th Birthday Celebrations

Royalty from all over Europe, family friends and Norwegian officials celebrated King Harald V and Queen Sonja’s joint birthday celebrations at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Tuesday, 9 May. Queen Margrethe, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary had arrived aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog in Oslo. Sophie Countess of Wessex represented Queen Elizabeth…

Podcast: 6th Wedding Anniversary, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Philip Retires & King Edmund’s Remains

William and Kate's 6th wedding anniversary, Crown Princess Mary on vaccinations, the world’s most experienced plaque unveiler retires and will King Edmund’s remains be found under a tennis court? William and Kate's 6th Wedding Anniversary The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge married on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey. Thank you so much for all…

Prince Philip Is Not Dead, Just Retiring

Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is retiring in August, aged 96, with the full support of Queen Elizabeth II, for a well-earned rest. However, Prince Philip will continue carrying out scheduled official engagements between now and August, on his own as well as accompany the Queen, including today’s Service for…

Unexpected Emergency Meeting Called At Buckingham Palace

Royal Household staff have been summoned around 3.00 am (12 noon AEST) for an emergency meeting at Buckingham Palace for a meeting later today. There is speculation that the announcement concerns the Queen or Prince Philip’s health. According to the Daily Mail UK reported that Queen Elizabeth II”s senior aides across Britain have been summoned…

Princess Charlotte Celebrates 2nd Birthday on 2 May 2017

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released a lovely new photo of Princess Charlotte as she celebrates her 2nd birthday on 2 May.

Podcast: Norwegian Literature Ambassador, State Opening of Parliament & Koningsdag

A forthcoming Coronation later this year, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's new role, Emperor Akihito's abdication news, State Opening of Parliament in Britain, and Koningsdag (King’s Day). Thai Coronation King Maha Vajiralongkorn's forthcoming coronation will take place later this year. Watch this space for more details ... Norwegian Literature Ambassador Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who has organised the…

Anzac Day Commemorations, 2017

Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Prince Andrew attended Anzac Day commemorations held on Tuesday, 25 April 2017. Australians and New Zealanders commemorate Anzac Day in honour of those brave men who died at Gallipoli in the Dardanelles in 1915. The ill-fated military campaign by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) against the Turks…

William, Kate and Harry Discuss Mental Health Issues

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry feature in a new film which has been released as part of the Heads Together campaign’s #OkToDay series.

Podcast: Spanish State Visit News, Canada 150th Centenary Celebrations, Easter Sunday & Prince Harry Interview

Spanish state visit postponed, a forthcoming royal visit to Canada, Easter Sunday at Windsor, Crown Princess Victoria in Japan and Prince Harry discusses mental health issues.

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.