The Iranian National Jewels
The Iranian National Jewels, once the Crown Jewels of the Persian monarchy, are kept in a vault under the Central Bank of Iran on Tehran’s…
Articles by Laura
OPINION: Haakon’s first mistake as King
Norway’s new king had an important job in his first week: show that the monarchy was a steady force during national mourning and signal that…
Who are the multiple claimants to the defunct Italian throne?
Italy hasn’t had a king since 1946. Back then, people voted in a referendum to end the monarchy after World War II and set up…
History of Royal Palace in Oslo spans union with Sweden to modern residence
The Royal Palace in Oslo sits high on Bellevue Hill. From there, it overlooks Karl Johans gate all the way into downtown Oslo. People in…
Royal Lodge: A historic retreat
Royal Lodge is in the centre of royal news after Buckingham Palace confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor (formerly the Duke of York) will leave the…
Inside the Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish monarch, though it is not used as a home by the royal family….
Prince and Princess of Wales visit Northern Ireland
The Prince and Princess of Wales spent October 14 in Northern Ireland, where they visited sites in County Tyrone and County Armagh. They began the…
Meet the man who would be king of Portugal today
Duarte Pio of Braganza was born in Bern, Switzerland, in 1945. He holds the titular title of Duke of Braganza, and his lineage traces back…
Royal Run 2026 will visit five Danish cities
The Danish Royal House has announced the five cities selected to host Royal Run 2026. The event will take place on Monday, May 25, with…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia visit wildfire recovery sites in Castile and León
Two towns in Castile and León received a visit from King Felipe and Queen Letizia as part of ongoing efforts to support wildfire recovery. The…