2016 Royal Year In Review

Our tribute to the year that was including the birth of four royal babies, two weddings and four funerals.

Podcast: Queen Silvia’s First Year and Three Royal Visits to Canada, New Zealand & Middle East

Queen Silvia's first year in Sweden and three royal visits with Norway's Crown Prince couple in Canada, Prince Charles and Camilla in the Middle East and Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in New Zealand.

Podcast: Vale King Bhumibol, Two State Visits, 1066 & All That!

Thailand's King Bhumibol passes away, the Queen and Prince Philip receive Long Service and Good Conduct Medals, Kate's Netherlands visit, Battle of Hastings commemorations, and two state visits.

Podcast: Paralympians, DofE Challenge, Weekend at Balmoral & Kongens Nei

Kate's visit to the Netherlands, Queen Elizabeth congratulates Paralympians, Sophie's DofE challenge, Middle East royal visit, a weekend at Balmoral and a special movie premiere.

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…

Podcast: Silver Jubilee Cruise, 40th Wedding Anniversary & New Queen Victoria Film

More on Royal Ascot, a royal visit to Canada, King Harald and Queen Sonja's Silver Jubilee cruise, Swedish Royal 40th Wedding Anniversary, Queen Margrethe's new ballet and a new film about Queen Victoria.

Podcast: Queen’s Birthday Celebrations, Royal Ascot & Orlando

Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth's 90th Birthday, including the Patron's Lunch. Why does the Queen celebrate two birthdays? Royal Ascot and condolences for Orlando. Prince Philip's Birthday Wishes Prince Philip sends his best wishes to Mrs Rosa McNally who shares his birthday and his thoughts about birthdays. The Queen's Official Birthday Celebrations The Royal Family attend Trooping the…

Podcast: Danish Royal News, Jutland, Literature Train & Henry VII The Big Spender!

Danish Royal Family on social media, Queen Margrethe II opens a Viking fortress, Prince Philip misses Jutland commemorations, the Literature Train, Henry VII and Queen Elizabeth's Wedding and Coronation gowns on display.

Crown Princess Mette Marit’s 2016 Literature Train

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit will be involved in the Literature Train for the third consecutive year. The Literature Train's main purpose is to increase an interest in books, and to encourage people to read more. Norges Statsbaner (Norwegian State Railways), or NBS, has said they are looking forward to sharing a new literary journey with the…

Prince Oscar of Sweden’s Christening

The Swedish Royal Family, Prince Daniel’s family assembled in the Royal Chapel for the christening of three-month old Prince Oscar on Friday, 27 May 2016. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Princess Madeleine, Hans Astrom and Oscar Magnuson were chosen as godparents. Archbishop Ante Jackelén, chaplain Bishop Johan Dalman and pastor…