The Swedish Royal family gathered for their annual photoshoot at Solliden Palace, the Summer Residence of the Family, on July 15th, the day after Crown Princess Victoria celebrated her birthday at Solliden last week. The photos were released on July 20th. The whole Swedish Royal Family posed this year. This was one of the first occasions we got to see Prince Oscar and Prince Alexander, the newborn babies of the family.
HM the Queen hosted other members of the Royal Family and senior members of the Royal Household at a Private Party at Draper’s Hall, London. This was the last event to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday, which started in April and continued in May and June. This was one of the Queen’s last appearances in London, before she goes to Balmoral for the rest of the summer. Continue reading
This glittering Diamond Kokoshnik Tiara was worn by a series of women that spent their lives in exile. Princess Nicholas of Greece spent parts of her life exiled from Russia and Greece due to politics. Her daughter, Princess Paul of Yugoslavia, was exiled with her husband after the Allies took-over Yugoslavia during WWII. Her daughter-in-law, Princess Maria-Pia, was exiled from her native Italy at an early age. Continue reading
TRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall started their annual 3-day visit to Cornwall and Devon on July 18th. They visited a framers market, watched a performance of a Midsummer’s night’s dream, and attended a reception. Continue reading
Today, July 17, 2016, is the 98th anniversary of the execution of the Romanovs, Russia’s last Imperial Family. The last emperor and his family were shot in Ekaterinburg, while other members of the family were thrown down a well. Continue reading
The Danish Royal family posed for their Summer Photoshoot at Grasten Castle on July 16th. This is an annual event that marks the start of royal summer vacation. Usually, the Queen, Prince Henrik, the Crown Prince’s family, Prince Joachim’s family, and Princess Bendikte’s family are also present. This year, the Queen and Prince Henrik were accompanied by the Crown Prince’s family and Princess Bendikte’s children. Continue reading
HM the Queen hosted a reception for the recipients of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion on July 14th at Buckingham Palace. The Queen was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and other members of the Royal Family. Continue reading
HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden turned 39 on July 14. There is an annual holiday, Victoriadagen, held in Sweden every year, to celebrate the birthday of their Crown Princess.Earlier in the day, Crown Princess Victoria, along with her parents, husband, and children, greeted the public outside Solliden Palace. In the evening, the rest of the Royal Family joined them for a Birthday Concert in Öland. Continue reading
HM The Queen appointed Theresa May as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on July 13th. This comes after the previous PM, David Cameron, resigned after Brexit. The Queen also opened the East Anglia Air Ambulance Base, where the Duke of Cambridge is an helicopter pilot. Continue reading
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a Reception for the National Osteoporosis Society at Clarence House on July 12th. Originally, the Duchess was hosting a Garden Part to mark the Society’s 30th Anniversary, but the Garden Party was cancelled because of the rain. The Duchess has been patron of the National Osteoporosis Society since 1997,following the deaths of her mother and grandmother as a result of the illness. She has been the President of the Society since 2001. Continue reading
TRH the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge attended the last day of Wimbledon on July 10th. They watched Scotland’s Andy Murray take on Canadian Milos Raonic in the Gentlemen’s Final. The Royal couple were joined by PM David Cameron, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, and actor Benedict Cumberbatch, among a host of other celebrities and members of the Royal family. Continue reading
HM the Queen and HRH attended official engagements in Edinburgh on July 8th. They visited Hamilton and Inches jewellers and the Musselburgh Racecourse to mark its 200th anniversary, where the Queen’s horse finished third. The Royal couple started their day at Royal Warrant Holders; Hamilton and Inches jewellers, where the Queen unveiled a plaque. They were presented with a Post-it note holder, a silver bowl , and a kilt pin for The Duke of Edinburgh. The Queen commented: ‘Oh, that’s very kind. (It’s) very useful.‘ Later, the Queen and Duke visited Musselburgh Racecourse to mark its 200th anniversary. HM unveiled a sculpture, and then sat down to watch the races. The Queen’s horses, Elementary and Forecaster, came third in their respective races. She also met Cruachan IV, the Shetland pony mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Continue reading
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George attended Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on July 8th. The Royals, attended the first day of the three day show which includes special celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of the RAF Air Cadets. The Duchess is the Honorary Air Commandant of the Air Cadets. Continue reading
The Queen and members of the British Royal family attended the annual Order of the Thistle service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on July 7th. The Queen was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, Duke of Cambridge, and Princess Royal. The Order of the Thistle is the second highest order in the United Kingdom, after the Order of the Garter. Continue reading
The Duchess of Cambridge visited Wimbledon on July 7th. The Duchess, who is a keen tennis fan, watched Serena Williams take on Russian Elena Vesnina, in the women’s semi finals, later she watched Alfie Hewett play. The Duchess, and the Countess of Wessex also starred in a Snapchat by Serena Williams. Continue reading
The Duchess of Cambridge presented the Art Fund Museum of the Year award at the Natural History Museum in London on July 6th. The £100,000 award – the largest museum prize in the world – is given annually to one outstanding museum which has shown exceptional imagination, innovation and achievement. This year five Museums: Arnolfini, Bristol; Bethlem Museum of the Mind, London; Jupiter Artland, West Lothian; Victoria and Albert Museum, London; and the York Art Gallery, Yorkshire. Continue reading
The Queen held a Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on the afternoon of July 5th. Earlier, HM held an Investiture and Audiences. This was the last Garden Party held by the Queen this summer, and the only one in Edinburgh. The other Garden Parties were held Buckingham Palace. She was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Wessex, and the Princess Royal. Continue reading
King William-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands hosted President and Mrs Pavlopoulos of Greece for a luncheon at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague on July 4th. Earlier in the day, they had attended a Welcome ceremony followed by audiences. The Greek President is on a two-day official visit to the Netherlands. Continue reading
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are on their annual official visit to Edinburgh. The Queen arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, received the Keys of the City, and reviewed the guard of honour on July 1st. On June 2nd, she officially opened, and delivered an address to, the 5th session of the Scottish Parliament. Continue reading
The British Royal Family attended commemorations for the Battle of the Somme Centenary in France on July 1st. The Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Sir Timothy Laurence, and the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester attended a service at the Thiepval Memorial. Continue reading
