State Funeral and Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II

The Royal Family website posted the State Funeral and Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II on YouTube.

King Philippe Welcomes Half Sister Delphine

King Philippe of the Belgians warmly welcomed his half sister Delphine, now a princess through a court ruling as of October 1st, at the Castle of Laeken on October 9th. They posted their meeting on the Belgian Monarchy website.

Princess Delphine is the daughter of King Albert II and Sybille de Selys Longchamps.

Line of Succession To the British Throne

The Royal Family website has a concise version of the line of succession to the British throne. The article gives a brief history of the succession rights as well as amendments to the primogeniture and royal members that marry Roman Catholics.

Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie Delivers A Son

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie have a son. The Cour Grand-Ducale website made the announcement. The prince was born on May 10th at 5:13 (local time). He weighed 3,190kg and measured at 50cm. His name will be Charles Jean Philippe Joseph Marie Guillaume. The little prince is the fifth grandchild of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa.

Meghan Markle's Wedding Dress and Jewellery

The Royal Family website finally released the details on Meghan Markle's wedding dress and jewellery. Her wedding gown was designed by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy. She wore Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara, loaned by Queen Elizabeth II. Her veil was edged with a flora design representing the 53 countries of the Commonwealth, Nottingham Cottage and California. In her bridal bouquet, she included forget-me-nots, in tribute to Prince Harry's late mother, Diana. The press release also includes details on Meghan's wedding shoes, bridesmaids' dresses, pageboy outfits and her mother's dress.

The Order of Service For the Marriage of Prince Harry With Meghan Markle

The Royal Family website released this morning the Order of Service for the marriage of Prince Harry with Meghan Markle.

On page nine of the Order of Service, it lists Meghan's father as part of the procession in the following, The Bride, having been greeted by the Dean of Windsor, moves in procession through the Nave where she is joined by her Father, Mr Thomas Markle, to the High Altar. The Bridegroom and his Best Man await. As the programs had already been printed, Kensington Palace tweeted a press release statement on Friday, May 18th that The Prince of Wales would accompany Ms. Markle down the aisle of the Quire of St. George's Chapel on her Wedding Day.

BREAKING NEWS: Catherine In Labour

The royal birth is imminent! Clarence House tweeted the news and the Prince of Wales website released a statement this morning.

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London in the early stages of labour.

The Duchess travelled by car from Kensington Palace to the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital with The Duke of Cambridge.

BREAKING NEWS: The Duchess of Cambridge in Hospital for Acute Morning Sickness

Prince William announced today that his wife is expecting a child. Whilst the joyous news was being released, Catherine was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in Central London this afternoon. She is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Her medical treatment requires supplementary hydration, nutrients and plenty of rest.

The Prince of Wales website is temporarily unavailable due to the extraordinary amount of attention to the baby news.

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Portraits of Princess Estelle Released

The Swedish Royal Court website released photographs of Princess Estelle today. Four-day-old Estelle wore a cardigan knitted by the Crown Princess’s grandmother Alice. The portraits were taken at Haga Palace.

Photo: Kungahuset.se

Friso’s Condition Unchanged

Prince Friso’s health condition remains unchanged. He is stable, but not out of danger. His medical prognosis will not be released until the end of the week.

On the Het Koninklijk Huis website, the Dutch Royal Family expressed their appreciation for the sympathy and support after Friso’s accident. The family said it has helped them through this difficult time.

Photo: Het Koninklijk Huis website

No Immediate Honeymoon for Royal Couple

Below is the statement released on The Prince of Wales official website.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen not to depart for a honeymoon immediately. Instead, after spending the weekend privately in the United Kingdom, The Duke will return to work as a Search and Rescue pilot next week.

The locations of both their private weekend before The Duke returns to work and their future honeymoon, which will be overseas, will not be disclosed in advance.

The Couple have asked that their privacy be respected during the coming weekend and during their honeymoon.

Photo: The Prince of Wales

BREAKING NEWS: Prince William Will Marry in Westminster Abbey

In a statement just released on the British Monarchy website, Prince William and Catherine Middleton have chosen Westminster Abbey for their wedding service. The wedding date is set for Friday 29th April 2011. The Royal Family will cover the cost of the wedding.

Photo: © Press Association

Queen Elizabeth II Goes Flickr

Buckingham Palace announced yesterday the launch of the British Monarchy Flickr photo account on its official website. The photostream will feature the latest stills of royal engagements and archive images from the Royal Photograph Collection.

It is the latest addition of social mediums that have been utilized by the British Royal Family. The monarchy also has a YouTube channel and Twitter account.

The Earl Of Wessex Makes First Visit to South Carolina

The Earl of Wessex will be in Greenville, South Carolina next week to bestow The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Young Americans’ Challenge on seventy-eight Miss South Carolina contestants. It is the first all-female organization in the United States to receive the honour. Seventy females will be given the Bronze Award whilst the other eight will receive the Silver Award. The prince earned his Gold Award in 1986.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award focusses on community service, skills, environmental journeys, physical recreation and residential projects.

Prince Edward is a trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the International Foundation. He is the chair of the International Council.

The earl’s father The Duke of Edinburgh founded the programme in 1956. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award received a Royal Charter in 2006 on its 50th anniversary.

For more information on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, visit the official website.

For more information on the International Award for Young People, visit the official website.

Photo: © The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme

Christmas Greetings from the Spanish Royal Family

King Juan Carlos and his family released their Christmas cards on the Casa de Majestad el Rey website yesterday. The monarch’s card depicted a Nativity scene with Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus. Prince Felipe opted for a pose with his wife and two daughters whilst Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina chose photos which featured just their children.


Photos: Casa de Su Majestad el Rey

Portraits of Grand Duke Henri and Family

Today marks the ninth anniversary of Henri’s succession as Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Fittingly, the Cour grand-ducale de Luxembourg website released new portraits of Grand Duke Henri and his family. The photos were taken at the Château de Berg.

Photos: Cour grand-ducale/Lola Velasco

Prince Nikolai Plays Guitar Hero

Prince Nikolai, eldest son of Prince Joachim, celebrated his tenth birthday today. The Danish monarchy website released some photographs to honour the occasion. It seems the young prince is a fan of Guitar Hero; he displays his prowess for the game in one of the portraits.

Photo: Steen Brogaard

Princess Madeleine Engaged to Jonas Bergström

The Swedish Royal Court website announced today the engagement of Princess Madeleine to Mr. Jonas Bergström.

Below is the statement released from the Swedish Royal Court.

"Today, Tuesday 11 August 2009, the engagement between Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine and Mr. Jonas Bergström was announced."

"After His Majesty The King of Sweden had given his consent to the marriage between the Princess and Mr. Bergström, His Majesty, in accordance with the procedures set out in the Swedish Constitution, requested the approval by the Swedish Government, which subsequently has been communicated to His Majesty."

"The wedding date is not decided."

A photographic opportunity is being offered to the media this afternoon at four o’clock (local time); the couple will be at Solliden Palace. The press will be permitted to ask a few questions, but it will not be a traditional press conference.

Madeleine and Jonas met in 2002.

Photo: Kungliga Hovstaterna

Portraits of Prince Henrik in Christening Gown

The Danish Monarchy website released Prince Henrik’s official christening photographs today. The little prince received his name yesterday during his christening ceremony officiated by Bishop Erik Norman Svendsen at Møgeltønder Kirke.

Photo: Steen Brogaard

Crown Prince Haakon Enjoys Park with Family and Puppy

Last month,Veronica Melå took photographs of the newest addition to the Norwegian Crown Prince’s family on the grounds of Bygdø Kongsgård; a four-month-old labradoodle named Milly Kakao. The Kongehuset website released the portraits yesterday.Photos: Veronica Melå, Det kongelige hoff