15 September: Three Royal Birthdays and An Accession Anniversary

Prince Harry, Queen Letizia of Spain and Prince Daniel of Sweden celebrate their birthdays on 15 September 2017, and King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates the anniversary of his accession.

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…

The Duchess of Cornwall Celebrates 70th Birthday

The Duchess of Cornwall celebrated her 70th birthday on Monday, 17 July 2017 with two events. However, most 70-year-olds would be thinking about retirement, rather than working, as the Duchess of Cornwall is prepared to take on a new role as Patron of The Silver Line. The Duchess will lend her experience to a help…

Podcast: Edward VIII Letter, Royal Engagement 70 Year Anniversary & Spanish State Visit

Edward VIII's letter goes on sale, 70 years ago since the Queen and Prince Philip announced their engagement, King Felipe and Queen Letizia arrive for a state visit and Malcolm Turnbull's audience. Edward VIII Letter For Sale A letter written by Edward VIII, as Prince of Wales, to his mistress Freda Dudley-Ward in January 1919 is to…

Podcast: Canada Day, Queen Sonja’s 80th, Prince Philip’s last DofE and Memorial Service for Diana

Charles and Camilla celebrate Canada Day, Queen Sonja celebrates her 80th birthday, Queen Elizabeth's new portrait unveiled, Prince Philip's last DofE Awards and a memorial service for Diana Princess of Wales. Canada Day, 1 July The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall join Canadians in celebrating 150 years of Confederation in Ottawa. The Prince…

Podcast: Canada 150, Prince Philip’s Outing, Irish Visit & Prince Harry’s Interview

Charles and Camilla arrive in Canada, Prince Philip is out of hospital, Prince Albert II of Monaco opens a rose garden in Ireland, Prince Harry opens up during a recent interview and the Queen leads mourners at Countess Mountbatten’s funeral. Canada 150th Anniversary The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall kick off their…

Podcast: Queen’s Official Birthday, Crown Prince Naruhito, Orkney Islands & Royal Ascot

Queen Elizabeth celebrates her official birthday, Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito visits Denmark, Norway's Crown Prince Couple visit the Orkney Islands and Royal Ascot news. Queen Elizabeth II's Official Birthday Queen Elizabeth issues a message reflecting the sombre national mood in the United Kingdom, following a succession of "terrible tragedies" in recent times. Scenes from Trooping…

Trooping the Colour 2017

The Queen’s Official Birthday in Britain was marked with sombreness on Saturday, 17 June 2017, despite the traditional pomp and pageantry in London with Trooping the Colour. Earlier that day, the Queen had issued a message reflecting the sombre national mood as the United Kingdom had “witnessed a succession of terrible tragedies”. Crowds lined the…

Royal Condolences for Manchester

Heads of State and world leaders have sent their condolences to Great Britain after a terrorist attack took place in Manchester on Monday, 22 May. Following the attack in Manchester, The Queen and Members of the Royal Family held a minute's silence at today's Garden Party. pic.twitter.com/tAoo5XJWoG — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) 23 May 2017…

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…