Author: Robert Marquez

Prince George, the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, turns 12 on July 22. To celebrate, his parents shared a new photograph taken by Josh Shinner in Norfolk, near their residence at Anmer Hall. Prince George’s birthday photo In the image, George appears leaning on a wooden fence, smiling and dressed in a fleece vest over a white shirt. The photo was posted on their official accounts with a brief congratulatory message. “Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George!” they wrote on social media. The image shared on Tuesday continues a tradition of family portraits on birthdays. Just…

Princess Leonor’s younger sister will move to Portugal before September 8 to begin her degree in Political Science and International Relations at Forward College. This international institution, created just three years ago by former French leaders, promises an unconventional academic experience, as students rotate through three European capitals during their three-year degree program. After Lisbon, they will move on to Paris and Berlin, making each year a different cultural immersion. Forward College’s educational model focuses on small groups of just 15 students per class, weekly personalized tutorials, and a methodology that combines academic rigor with cultural exploration. The 150 students…

Queen Mathilde made a refined appearance at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, where she visited the exhibition Nachtreis (Night Journey) by Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck. Known for his immersive and multidisciplinary work, Op de Beeck presents 39 life-size sculptures accompanied by an evocative soundscape. His creative reach also extends to royal portraiture; he was the artist responsible for the busts of the King and Queen of Belgium that were unveiled in 2023 to commemorate a decade of monarchy. Queen Mathilde’s style at the museum For the cultural outing on July 15, the queen opted for…

As Prince George’s 12th birthday approaches, Prince William and Princess Kate are said to be rethinking an old royal travel rule that could soon be history. For three decades, senior royals have been discouraged from flying together after the age of 12, a measure put in place to protect the line of succession in the event of a tragedy. But according to insiders, the couple is actively discussing the possibility of ending the rule — and may even request a special exception from King Charles to continue traveling as a family beyond George’s birthday on July 22. The tradition was…

The daughters of King Felipe and Queen Letizia are set to take on a more visible role within the institution, and this summer will mark a new turning point in their journey. Leonor and Sofia will share the spotlight in a particularly busy week for the Royal Household. The Bourbon-Ortiz sisters will take part in all the events on the official agenda, starting with the preparations for the Princess of Girona Awards and culminating in the awards ceremony, institutional visits, and meetings with award winners and young people from the Foundation. The growing prominence of Leonor and Sofia is no…

Prince Harry has returned to Angola to support the work of the Halo Trust, a charity dedicated to clearing landmines, following in the footsteps of his late mother, Princess Diana. The Duke of Sussex, deplaning solo in Luanda on Tuesday morning, is expected to walk across the very site where Diana famously wore protective gear and stepped through a live minefield nearly three decades ago. His presence there, like hers in 1997, carries symbolic weight, as the land has since been transformed and marked with the “Diana Tree” in her memory. Meghan Markle, meanwhile, stayed behind in California. According to…

At the ceremony marking the end of Princess Leonor’s second year of military training, Queen Letizia caught everyone’s attention with her impeccable style. The solemn and emotional occasion was held at the Naval Academy in Marín, with the King and Queen and Infanta Sofía watching the moving ceremony from the stands. Letizia, as a proud mother, accompanied her eldest daughter with a fresh look with a boho touch. Queen Letizia’s style in Marín For the event, the Queen opted for a navy blue dress by the Seville-based brand Vogana, made of linen and viscose. The midi design featured a V-neckline…

Princess Leonor has completed her second year of military training with an emotional ceremony. On July 16, the feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the heiress participated in the flag pledge ceremony alongside her classmates from the Naval Academy in Marín. The event, presided over by King Felipe and Queen Letizia, and also attended by Infanta Sofía, marked the end of a stage that included sailing on the Juan Sebastián de Elcano and training aboard the frigate Blas de Lezo. Princess Leonor receives the Grand Cross of Naval Merit One of the highlights was the awarding of the…

After years of strained relations, signs of a possible reconciliation between Prince Harry and King Charles are beginning to emerge. According to the Daily Mail, a quiet meeting held in London last week brought together senior staff from both sides, suggesting a shift toward dialogue after a long period of silence. Reconciliation between Harry and Charles III The encounter took place at the Royal Over-Seas League, a private members’ club near Clarence House. Representing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were Meredith Maines and Liam Maguire, who met with Tobyn Andreae, King Charles’ communications secretary. Though the conversation was kept…

Princess Leonor experienced a day marked by recognition and emotion in Galicia on July 14. Dressed in the white uniform of the Navy, she received the Gold Medal of Galicia in Santiago de Compostela, an award given by the regional government as a sign of the Galician people’s appreciation and in recognition of her training at the Naval Academy in Marín. Leonor receives the Gold Medal of Galicia The ceremony was held before a crowd that welcomed her with bagpipes and applause. During the ceremony, the heir to the throne gave a speech in Galician in which she expressed her…

Princess Charlene stole the show at the traditional Monaco Red Cross Ball, a charity event she attended alongside Prince Albert and other members of the Grimaldi family, including Louis Ducruet with his wife Marie Chevallier and Camille Gottlieb. True to her sophisticated style, Charlene dazzled in a dress that reaffirms her place as a benchmark of European elegance. Charlene’s style at the Monaco Red Cross Ball For this edition of the ball, the princess chose a long dress in powder blue, a trendy shade that suits her particularly well and is ideal for formal occasions. The dress, designed by Elie…

Princess Leonor has completed her voyage aboard the training ship Juan Sebastián Elcano and arrived in Marín, Pontevedra, after seven months of training at sea. Like her classmates, she saluted the crowd that welcomed her with applause, marking the end of an intense period of military training in the Navy. Princess Leonor completes her naval training Throughout the voyage, which included stops in seven countries, the heir to the throne had experiences that have strengthened her character. After her emotional farewell in Cadiz alongside her parents, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, Leonor has faced both the challenges of naval…