Gert’s Royals
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Clue 4: Ever thought, GertsRoyals.blogspot.com is great... But hard to navigate and find information?
We feel that way sometimes, as well... And that is part of why we are making a big change on December 27th.
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We feel that way sometimes, as well... And that is part of why we are making a big change on December 27th.
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Announcement - December 27th, 2025
Gert's Royals is a blog about European Royal Families, with a focus on the British Royals.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Clue 4: Ever thought, GertsRoyals.blogspot.com is great... But hard to navigate and find information?
We feel that way sometimes, as well... And that is part of why we are making a big change on December 27th.
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2025/11/anno...
We feel that way sometimes, as well... And that is part of why we are making a big change on December 27th.
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2025/11/anno...
Our family's holiday plans have changed, so we have adjusted the date of Gert's Royals big announcement to December 29th.
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Announcement - December 29th, 2025
Gert's Royals is a blog about European Royal Families, with a focus on the British Royals.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Our family's holiday plans have changed, so we have adjusted the date of Gert's Royals big announcement to December 29th.
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Tower of London partially shut for police investigation after protesters ‘throw crumble & custard’ at the Crown Jewels display case.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Protesters ‘throw crumble and custard’ at Crown Jewels display at Tower of London
Take Back Power, which says it campaigns for higher taxes on the wealthy, claimed it was behind the act
www.independent.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Tower of London partially shut for police investigation after protesters ‘throw crumble & custard’ at the Crown Jewels display case.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
28 members of the extended royal family attended the Together at Christmas Carol Concert last night at Westminister abbey. This is tied with 2023 for the highest attendance.
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Together at Christmas Carol Service
Gert's Royals is a blog about European Royal Families, with a focus on the British Royals.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
28 members of the extended royal family attended the Together at Christmas Carol Concert last night at Westminister abbey. This is tied with 2023 for the highest attendance.
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2023/10/toge...
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2023/10/toge...
The UK Public Accounts Committee @houseofcommons.parliament.uk has published Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s un-redacted lease of the Royal Lodge.
And announce a new inquiry into The Crown Estate.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...
And announce a new inquiry into The Crown Estate.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...
PAC publishes Royal Lodge correspondence – announces new inquiry into Crown Estate - Committees - UK Parliament
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), wrote to the Crown Estate Commissioners and HM Treasury, seeking further information on the lease arrangements for Royal Lo...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The UK Public Accounts Committee @houseofcommons.parliament.uk has published Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s un-redacted lease of the Royal Lodge.
And announce a new inquiry into The Crown Estate.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...
And announce a new inquiry into The Crown Estate.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...
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King Charles has formally stripped Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his Order of Garter and Royal Victorian Order.
The following announcement was published today in the @thegazetteuk.bsky.social
The following announcement was published today in the @thegazetteuk.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
King Charles has formally stripped Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his Order of Garter and Royal Victorian Order.
The following announcement was published today in the @thegazetteuk.bsky.social
The following announcement was published today in the @thegazetteuk.bsky.social
CC Monday Dec 1st:
The Prince of Wales this morning visited KLA Corporation UK Limited, Celtic Way, Celtic Lakes, Newport, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Brigadier Robert Aitken).
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The Prince of Wales this morning visited KLA Corporation UK Limited, Celtic Way, Celtic Lakes, Newport, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Brigadier Robert Aitken).
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December 2, 2025 at 12:58 AM
CC Monday Dec 1st:
The Prince of Wales this morning visited KLA Corporation UK Limited, Celtic Way, Celtic Lakes, Newport, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Brigadier Robert Aitken).
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The Prince of Wales this morning visited KLA Corporation UK Limited, Celtic Way, Celtic Lakes, Newport, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Brigadier Robert Aitken).
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The King this afternoon received Heads of Multilateral Development Banks and Private Sector Chief Executive Officers at St James’s Palace who have been convened by the Sustainable Markets Initiative.
The King this afternoon received Heads of Multilateral Development Banks and Private Sector Chief Executive Officers at St James’s Palace who have been convened by the Sustainable Markets Initiative.
December 2, 2025 at 12:58 AM
CC Monday Dec 1st:
The King this afternoon received Heads of Multilateral Development Banks and Private Sector Chief Executive Officers at St James’s Palace who have been convened by the Sustainable Markets Initiative.
The King this afternoon received Heads of Multilateral Development Banks and Private Sector Chief Executive Officers at St James’s Palace who have been convened by the Sustainable Markets Initiative.
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The last few times a member of the Order of the Garter was stripped of their honour was because they had taken up arms against the UK; Wilhelm II and Franz Joseph I in WWI, and Victor Emmanuel III and Hirohito in WWII (later restored as part of a UK State Visit).
Esteemed company for Andy.
Esteemed company for Andy.
King Charles has formally stripped Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his Order of Garter and Royal Victorian Order.
The following announcement was published today in the @thegazetteuk.bsky.social
The following announcement was published today in the @thegazetteuk.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The last few times a member of the Order of the Garter was stripped of their honour was because they had taken up arms against the UK; Wilhelm II and Franz Joseph I in WWI, and Victor Emmanuel III and Hirohito in WWII (later restored as part of a UK State Visit).
Esteemed company for Andy.
Esteemed company for Andy.
King Charles has formally stripped Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his Order of Garter and Royal Victorian Order.
The following announcement was published today in the @thegazetteuk.bsky.social
The following announcement was published today in the @thegazetteuk.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
King Charles has formally stripped Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his Order of Garter and Royal Victorian Order.
The following announcement was published today in the @thegazetteuk.bsky.social
The following announcement was published today in the @thegazetteuk.bsky.social
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December 1, 2025 at 1:40 AM
December 1, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Town Council in Northern Ireland unanimously votes to begin process to rename ‘Prince Andrew Way’ in Carrickfergus,
The street was named to mark Andrew & Sarah’s wedding in 1968.
No new name has been decided yet.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The street was named to mark Andrew & Sarah’s wedding in 1968.
No new name has been decided yet.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Council votes to change street named after former prince - BBC News
Councillors in Mid and East Antrim have voted to change the name of a road called Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Town Council in Northern Ireland unanimously votes to begin process to rename ‘Prince Andrew Way’ in Carrickfergus,
The street was named to mark Andrew & Sarah’s wedding in 1968.
No new name has been decided yet.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The street was named to mark Andrew & Sarah’s wedding in 1968.
No new name has been decided yet.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Prince Albert of Monaco has said he will NOT be legalizing abortion in Monaco, due to the country’s Catholic faith.
In May, the National Council of Monaco voted 19 ✅ to 2❌ on bill to legalize abortion under certain conditions.
However, the bill require the Monarch’s approval to become law. 1/
In May, the National Council of Monaco voted 19 ✅ to 2❌ on bill to legalize abortion under certain conditions.
However, the bill require the Monarch’s approval to become law. 1/
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Prince Albert of Monaco has said he will NOT be legalizing abortion in Monaco, due to the country’s Catholic faith.
In May, the National Council of Monaco voted 19 ✅ to 2❌ on bill to legalize abortion under certain conditions.
However, the bill require the Monarch’s approval to become law. 1/
In May, the National Council of Monaco voted 19 ✅ to 2❌ on bill to legalize abortion under certain conditions.
However, the bill require the Monarch’s approval to become law. 1/
Princess Anne is confirmed to host the annual Not Forgotten Association Christmas Party at St. James Palace on Thursday, Nov 27th.
@thenotforgotten is a charity that provides leisure & recreation for wounded, injured or sick service men & women.
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@thenotforgotten is a charity that provides leisure & recreation for wounded, injured or sick service men & women.
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2022/12/not-...
Not Forgotten Association Christmas Party
Gert's Royals is a blog about European Royal Families, with a focus on the British Royals.
gertsroyals.blogspot.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Princess Anne is confirmed to host the annual Not Forgotten Association Christmas Party at St. James Palace on Thursday, Nov 27th.
@thenotforgotten is a charity that provides leisure & recreation for wounded, injured or sick service men & women.
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2022/12/not-...
@thenotforgotten is a charity that provides leisure & recreation for wounded, injured or sick service men & women.
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2022/12/not-...
Always excited to add another row to our chart of attendance!
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway (Age 21) is confirmed to attend the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony for the first time this year.
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2022/12/roya...
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway (Age 21) is confirmed to attend the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony for the first time this year.
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Royal Attendance at Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony & Banquet in Oslo, Norway
Gert's Royals is a blog about European Royal Families, with a focus on the British Royals.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Always excited to add another row to our chart of attendance!
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway (Age 21) is confirmed to attend the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony for the first time this year.
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2022/12/roya...
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway (Age 21) is confirmed to attend the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony for the first time this year.
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2022/12/roya...
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Early morning sprints with a royal theme will be here. The awesome @gertrudedaly.bsky.social will be here at 5am Pacific.
So exciting!
Then @ansleyashe.bsky.social will be here from noon to 2pm Pacific tomorrow.
So exciting!
Then @ansleyashe.bsky.social will be here from noon to 2pm Pacific tomorrow.
November 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Early morning sprints with a royal theme will be here. The awesome @gertrudedaly.bsky.social will be here at 5am Pacific.
So exciting!
Then @ansleyashe.bsky.social will be here from noon to 2pm Pacific tomorrow.
So exciting!
Then @ansleyashe.bsky.social will be here from noon to 2pm Pacific tomorrow.
Gert's Royals is preparing for an announcement on December 27th. Details here.
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Announcement - December 27th, 2025
Gert's Royals is a blog about European Royal Families, with a focus on the British Royals.
gertsroyals.blogspot.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Gert's Royals is preparing for an announcement on December 27th. Details here.
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2025/11/anno...
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2025/11/anno...
Laid a Wreath at the Cenotaph:
King Charles
Prince William
Prince Edward
Wreath laid on their behalf:
Queen Camilla (on Balcony)
Princess Anne (in Australia)
The Duke of Kent (on Balcony, due to mobility issues)
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2020/11/roya...
King Charles
Prince William
Prince Edward
Wreath laid on their behalf:
Queen Camilla (on Balcony)
Princess Anne (in Australia)
The Duke of Kent (on Balcony, due to mobility issues)
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2020/11/roya...
Royal Attendance at Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday (2015-Present)
Gert's Royals is a blog about European Royal Families, with a focus on the British Royals.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Laid a Wreath at the Cenotaph:
King Charles
Prince William
Prince Edward
Wreath laid on their behalf:
Queen Camilla (on Balcony)
Princess Anne (in Australia)
The Duke of Kent (on Balcony, due to mobility issues)
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2020/11/roya...
King Charles
Prince William
Prince Edward
Wreath laid on their behalf:
Queen Camilla (on Balcony)
Princess Anne (in Australia)
The Duke of Kent (on Balcony, due to mobility issues)
gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2020/11/roya...
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King Frederik & Queen Mary's love story loosely inspired the 2004 film "The Prince & Me."
The film came out a month before the couple's wedding.
Crown Prince of Denmark travels abroad & meets a woman at a bar.
She didn't know he was royal.
They fall in love.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pri...
The film came out a month before the couple's wedding.
Crown Prince of Denmark travels abroad & meets a woman at a bar.
She didn't know he was royal.
They fall in love.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pri...
The Prince & Me - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
King Frederik & Queen Mary's love story loosely inspired the 2004 film "The Prince & Me."
The film came out a month before the couple's wedding.
Crown Prince of Denmark travels abroad & meets a woman at a bar.
She didn't know he was royal.
They fall in love.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pri...
The film came out a month before the couple's wedding.
Crown Prince of Denmark travels abroad & meets a woman at a bar.
She didn't know he was royal.
They fall in love.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pri...
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Each Monarch of Denmark, since 1448, has chosen a Royal Motto to emphasize their values or beliefs.
When King Frederik X was declared King, in 2024, he announced his motto:
"United, committed, for the Kingdom of Denmark"
📸:Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©
When King Frederik X was declared King, in 2024, he announced his motto:
"United, committed, for the Kingdom of Denmark"
📸:Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©
November 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Each Monarch of Denmark, since 1448, has chosen a Royal Motto to emphasize their values or beliefs.
When King Frederik X was declared King, in 2024, he announced his motto:
"United, committed, for the Kingdom of Denmark"
📸:Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©
When King Frederik X was declared King, in 2024, he announced his motto:
"United, committed, for the Kingdom of Denmark"
📸:Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset ©
My friends at #NaNo2Point0 let me run the @nano2wordsprints.bsky.social account this morning.
So, of course every Writing Sprint comes with a fun fact about the Royals.
This week’s theme is Denmark Royals.
So, of course every Writing Sprint comes with a fun fact about the Royals.
This week’s theme is Denmark Royals.
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (abdicated 2024) is a talented artist. Many accomplishments, but two favorites:
Illustrated Danish edition of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
Designed the set & costumes for the Netflix film "Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction".
www.kongehuset.dk/en/the-royal...
Illustrated Danish edition of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
Designed the set & costumes for the Netflix film "Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction".
www.kongehuset.dk/en/the-royal...
HM Queen Margrethe’s artistic work
Read more about HM Queen Margrethe and art. HM Queen Margrethe’s artistic work
www.kongehuset.dk
November 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
My friends at #NaNo2Point0 let me run the @nano2wordsprints.bsky.social account this morning.
So, of course every Writing Sprint comes with a fun fact about the Royals.
This week’s theme is Denmark Royals.
So, of course every Writing Sprint comes with a fun fact about the Royals.
This week’s theme is Denmark Royals.
This Month
A look ahead at the Major Events this month.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Prince Andrew will no longer use his title The Duke of York or subsidiary titles. Or other honors. (While no longer using them, no indication yet he has done the legal steps to remove the titles, he just agreed not to use them.)
He remains Prince Andrew.
He remains Prince Andrew.
October 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Prince Andrew will no longer use his title The Duke of York or subsidiary titles. Or other honors. (While no longer using them, no indication yet he has done the legal steps to remove the titles, he just agreed not to use them.)
He remains Prince Andrew.
He remains Prince Andrew.