Princess Sofia of Sweden
Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace 2017
Queen Elizabeth II hosted the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace on December 5th. The glittering white tie affair is the the main ambassadorial social event of the year in London.In addition to ambassadors, high commissioners and their partners, around 600 foreign diplomats based in London were among the guests together with around 300 British diplomats and senior figures from commerce, education, broadcasting and the arts. As usual, there were no pictures released from inside the event, even after last year’s surprise portrait. Continue reading
King Michael of Romania has died
King Felipe and Queen Letizia at AS Sports Award Ceremony
King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended at AS Sports 50th Anniversary Celebration and Award Ceremony at the Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid on December 4th. The Awards honoured the athletes that have been featured in the Sports Newspaper over the years. Continue reading
Queen in Sierra Leone, 1961
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were on an extensive month-long Tour of West Africa on this day in 1961 (60 years ago), visiting Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Gambia. The Tour of West Africa came after an extensive 2-month Tour of India and Pakistan with State Visits to Nepal and Iran, as well as the Commonwealth Prime Ministers’ Banquet, which were followed by State Visits to Italy and the Vatican in May, and a long stay in Scotland in the Summer.
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Wedding of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium
Happy Anniversary to King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, who got married on this day in 1999. The couple have four children and succeeded to the Belgian Throne in 2013. In honour of their anniversary, we are taking a look back at their wedding- Continue reading
Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in the Caribbean Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are on a three-day visit to the islands of St Eustatius, Saba, and St Maarten, part of the Caribbean territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, from November 30th to December 2nd. Continue reading
Russian State Visit to Sweden, 1997
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Nottingham
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Nottingham on December 1st. This is the couple’s first official appearance since announcing their engagement earlier this week. This is also Meghan first official engagement. Continue reading
Christening of Prince Gabriel of Sweden
Prince Gabriel of Sweden, second son of Prince Carl-Phillip and Princess Sofia, was christened in the Chapel of Drottningholm Palace on December 1st. He was born at Danderyd Hospital on August 31st. Continue reading
Princess Aiko of Japan
Royal Film Performance, 1948
Luxembourg State Visit to Japan- Day 3
Grand Duke Henri and Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg are on a three-day State Visit to Japan, from November 27th-29th, to strengthen diplomatic, political, and economic ties. Grand Duchess Maria Theresa has pulled out of the visit due to her fear of flying, replaced by Princess Alexandra on her first State Visit. Click HERE for Day 1, and HERE for Day 2. Continue reading
Duchess of Cambridge at Robin Hood Primary School
The Duchess of Cambridge visited Robin Hood Primary School in London on November 29th, to celebrate their work with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Campaign for School Gardening. Continue reading
Royal Academy Banquet, 1956
Wedding of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece
The Kings and Queens of Britain, Greece, Denmark and Norway led Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe for the Wedding of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece at Westminster Abbey on this day in 1934, following a Ball at Buckingham Palace.
Luxembourg State Visit to Japan- Day 2
Grand Duke Henri and Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg are on a three-day State Visit to Japan, from November 27th-29th, to strengthen diplomatic, political, and economic ties. Grand Duchess Maria Theresa has pulled out of the visit due to her fear of flying, replaced by Princess Alexandra on her first State Visit. Click HERE for Day 1. Continue reading
Duchess of Cambridge at Foundling Museum
The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Foundling Museum in London on November 28th to learn more about the museum’s history and the way it continues to focus on its founding principles to use art and creativity as a means to support and engage children and vulnerable families. Continue reading
Princess de Réthy
