Monday 24 June 2024

Royals at Wimbledon (2024)


Royal attendance is not usually announced in advance (except for those attending in an official capacity).  But look out for: 

President/Patron: Princess Kate (Patron of Wimbledon & LTA) & Duchess of Gloucester (Honorary President of LTA)
Other Royals: Queen Camilla, Edinburghs, Prince & Princess Michael of Kent, etc.  
Foreign Royals: (varies each year) 
Extended Family: Phillips/Tindalls, The Kent & Gloucester's children, Middletons/ Matthews, Camilla's sister, etc.

The Royals almost always sit in the Royal Box at Centre Court. The day's matches in the Centre Court usually begin at 1:30 PM, except during the final weekend when matches begin at 2 PM. We will not see a royal attend every day. Expect higher attendance during the 2nd week. 

Monday July 1st (Day 1)
  • None announced

Tuesday 2nd (Day 2)
  • None announced
  • (Duchess of Gloucester will attend the Lawn Tennis Association Tennis Awards at the National Tennis Centre)

Wednesday 3rd (Day 3)
  • Duchess of Gloucester
    • Also attended President's Lunch
    • will attend the Lawn Tennis Association Tennis Awards at the National Tennis Centre, 

Thursday 4th (Day 4)
  • None announced

Friday 5th (Day 5)
  • None announced

Saturday 6th (Day 6)
  • None announced
  • [Sports people in Royal Box]

Middle Sunday 7th  (Day 7)
  • None announced
Monday 8th  (Day 8)
    • Duchess of Gloucester
    Tuesday 9th (Day 9)
    • None announced
    Wednesday 10th (Day 10)
    • None announced
    Thursday 11th - Quarter Finals  (Day 11)
    • None announced
    Friday 12th - Semi-Finals  (Day 12)
    • Duchess of Gloucester
    Saturday 13th - Finals (Day 13)
    • None announced
    Sunday 14th - Finals (Day 14)
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    Holyrood Week 2024

     


    Each summer the British Monarch spends a week at the Palace of Holyrood in Edinburgh, Scotland and has a week of official engagements. 

    Monday, July 1st
    • Not engagements announced

    Tuesday, July 2nd
    • Ceremony of the Keys in the Forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
      • Attending: 
        • King Charles & Queen Camilla
    • Investiture at Palace of Holyrood House
      • Attending: 
        • King Charles
    • Host reception for those who work to promote Scottish Literacy
      •  Attending: 
        • Queen Camilla
    • Host Garden Party at Palace of Holyroodhouse
      • Attending: 
        • King Charles & Queen Camilla
        • Prince Edward & Duchess Sophie
    Wednesday, July 3rd
    • Ceremony of the Keys at Edinburgh Castle
      • Attending: 
        • King Charles 
    • Order of Thistle Service at St. Giles Cathedral
      • Attending:
        • King Charles* & Queen Camilla*
        • Prince William*
        • Princess Anne 
          • (Not listed as attending on press release, but would normally attend as a Lady of the Order of Garter)
        • Prince Edward* & Duchess Sophie
      • Knights/Ladies of the Order are marked with Asterisks. 
      • Prince Edward & Queen Camilla will be formally invested into the order
    • Various engagements in Argyll and Bute.
      • Attending: 
        • Princess Anne
      • Still listed on the schedule, but we will see if Anne is recovered by then. 
    Thursday, July 4th
    • Election Day
    Friday, July 5th
    • Host the Scottish Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award celebration event in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
      • Attending: 
        • PRince Edward


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    Princess Anne - Hospitalization and Health Issues

    Southmead Hospital, Bristol- north end of Brunel building (geograph 6010500)
    Steve Roberts
    Southmead Hospital, Bristol: north end of Brunel building


    I think anytime a royal is in the hospital or having a major health event, there is public concern. I have compiled this information for the purpose of allowing the public to better understand the royal's health history.

    All information I share is publicly available information that has been released by the palace. Out of respect for the royals, I don't include any rumors or anything not confirmed by the palace or royals. 

    2024
    • June (Age 73)
      • Injured in incident at Gatcombe Park Estate (Princess Anne's Country Residence)
        • June 23rd
        • Minor injuries and concussion 
      • Hospitalized at Southmead Hospital, Bristol as a precaution. 
        • June 23rd -Present
      • Updates: 
    2016
    • September
      • Chest Infection 
        • Treated at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Scotland
        • Canceled visit to Botswana and Mozambique
    1981
    • May (Age 30)
      • Gave birth to daughter Zara at Lindo Wings of St Mary's Hospital in London
        • In hospital, May 15th - 18th
    1977 
    • November (Age 27)
      • Gave birth to son Peter at Lindo Wings of St Mary's Hospital in London
        • In hospital Nov 15th- 17th
    1964
    • December (Age 14)
      • Broke right pinky finger after it was caught in reins when falling off horse
        • Incident happened at school
      • Treated at King Edward VII Hospital in London
    1958
    • May (Age 7)
      • Surgery to remove Tonsils & Adenoids
        • Surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London

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    Queen Elizabeth Final Patronages - Passed down to Other Working Royals

     



    This is a list of the patronages held by Queen Elizabeth II at the time of her death that have been passed down to "Other" Working Royals. This list includes instances where new new patron was created, but a royal already serving in another position like President will continue in that role. 

    Most Patronages have been passed down to King Charles & Queen Camilla and are listed here. 

    The palace has not released a full list of patronages continued and discontinued. So, we have had to search through Queen Elizabeth II's patronages manually. This list is not complete, but represents what we know of (as of June 2024).

    For more, check out Queen Elizabeth II's Final Patronages - Main Page

     Passed Down to Prince William

    • Continuing in Old Role
      • The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
        • Patron 
          • Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
        • President
          • Princess Diana (1989-1997)
          • Prince William (2007-Present)
        • No new Patron appointed, Prince William will continue as President. 

     Passed Down to Princess Anne

    • New Role
      • Hospital of Sir John Hawkins
        • Patron 
          • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
          • Princess Anne (2024-Present)
    • Continuing in Old Role
      • The Royal School Haslemere
        • Patron
          • Queen Victoria (1850-?)
          • "Patronage of each of her successors"
          • Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mum (?-?)
          • Queen Elizabeth (1952-2022)
        • President
          • Princess Anne (1975-Present)
        • No new Patron appointed, Princess Anne will continue as President. 
      • Marine Society & Sea Cadets
        • Patron 
          • Queen Elizabeth (?-2022)
        • Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps
          • Princess Anne (?-Present)
        • No new Patron appointed, Princess Anne will continue as Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, 
     Passed Down to The Duke of Gloucester
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    Sunday 23 June 2024

    Luxembourg Transition of Power - Schedule of Events

    More information on The Transition of Power as Grand Duke Henri appoints heir Prince Guillaume as Lieutenant-Representative.

    2024

    June

    • Sunday 23rd - National Day
      • Grand Duke Henri announces he is making Prince Guillaume Lieutenant-Representative.

    September 

    October 

    • Monday 7th
      • Anniversary of Grand Duke Henri's Accession
    • TBA
      • Prince Guillaume take oath to observe the Constitution

    2025 +

    Sometimes In the Future

    • Most of the time a Lieutenant-Representative has been appointed in Luxembourg, the Monarch abdicated a few years after. The Luxembourg royals likes to choose abdication days:  
      • 2025 - 25 years of reign (Silver Jubilee)/ 70th Birthday
      • 2026 - Guillaume same age as when Henri ascended (45)
      • 2030 - 30 years of reign/75th Birthday
      • 2034 - Henri is same age as father when he abdicated (79)
      • 2035 - same length of reign as father (35 years)/80th Birthday

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    Luxembourg Transition of Power - Q&A (2024)

    To answer questions related to Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg appointing Prince Guillaume as Lieutenant-Representative. Leave your comments below and I will pick some questions to answer. 

    Q1: What is a Lieutenant-Representative?

    A: The Lieutenant-Representative of the Grand Duke is a member of the Royal Family (usually Heir Apparent) who is appointed to represent/ act as monarch. This is a similar to a regent, but the Monarch is not stripped of their powers or duties. 

    Lieutenant is position in many Armed Forces, however it is not being used in a military context here. Lieutenant refer to the person second in command. The word come from the french "lieu" (place/position) + "Tenant" (holding). So, Lieu-tenant is a placeholder for a superior, during their absence.

    Q2: How is this different than a regency?

    A: Most Monarchies only have the option for a regent/regency, or abdication.  The Lieutenancy is sort of a half way to Abdication/Regency. The Heir is given powers to act as Monarch, but the current monarch is not stripped of their powers. 

    • Abdication 
      • Current monarch steps down
      • Heir becomes new monarch
    • Regency (This could be temporary or permanent)
      • Current monarch is usually incapable/unable to perform their duties (often due to illness or age, with some monarchies due to being abroad). 
      • Heir (or other adult) is acting monarch, with power and duties of monarch. 
    • Lieutenancy
      • Current monarch keeps position, may keep some powers, duties
      • Heir (or other adult) is given position as Lieutenant-Representative (i.e. acting moanrch), with all (or some) power and duties of monarch. 
    Q3: Why announce it now and wait until October to make Prince Guillaume Lieutenant-Representative?

    A: When you are able to plans things in advance, often people will schedule things for special/significant dates. The announcement came on Luxembourg's National Day (June 23rd). While the palace hasn't confirmed the exact date of Prince Guillaume becoming Lieutenant-Representative, we know it is in October. And I expect it will be October 7th, the anniversary of Grand Duke Henri's accession. 

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    Luxembourg Transition of Power - Main Page (2024)

    Prince Guillaume (Hereditary Grand Duke) with Grand Duke Henri

    Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg announced on National Day (June 23rd, 2024), that he is appointing his son/heir Prince Guillaume as Lieutenant-Representative in October. This is the intermediate step in a regime change. 

    Article 42 of Luxembourg Constitution

    The Grand Duke may have Himself represented by a Prince of the blood, who shall bear the title of Lieutenant of the Grand Duke and who [shall] reside in the Grand Duchy.

    This representative shall take an oath to observe the Constitution before exercising his powers.


    Grand Duke Henri is NOT Abdicating at this point (but probably will in a few years). By appointing Prince Guillaume as Lieutenant-Representative Grand Duke Henri is able to pass certain powers and duties to his son. But Grand Duke Henri will remain Monarch/Head of State. 

    The announcement was made during Grand Duke Henri's Speech at the annual National Day Ceremony at Luxembourg Philharmonie

    "In this context, I want to, with the Grand Duchess, Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie, to inform you that I have decided this October to transfer the lieutenancy to Prince Guillaume."

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    Thursday 20 June 2024

    Queen Elizabeth Final Patronages - Discontinued Royal Patronages


    This is a list of the patronages held by Queen Elizabeth II at the time of her death that have been confirmed to be discontinued. 

    The palace has not released a full list of patronages continued and discontinued. So, we have had to search through Queen Elizabeth II's patronages manually. This list is not complete, but represents what we know of (as of June 2024).

    For more, check out Queen Elizabeth II's Final Patronages - Main Page

    Patronages Not Picked by Another Royal

    This list is patronages we have confirmed have not been picked up by another royal, following the palace's review of patronages. 

    One of the main reasons a patronage is discontinued is because the organization has changed in some way. This could include: decline in membership/living members, organization restructuring, cause no longer important or of national interest, change in leadership or focus, etc  

    • Australian Racing Museum
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (1976-2022)
    • Berkshire Archaeological Society
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
      • From Summer News Letter: "In 1891, Queen Victoria became patron of the Society. The letter from Lord Ponsonby confirming the Queen’s patronage is held in the Royal Berkshire Archives. Successive monarchs: Edward VII, George V, George VI, and Elizabeth II renewed their patronage. When Prince Charles became King, we were informed that there would be a review of Royal patronages and in May I received a letter that confirmed that King Charles would not continue as our patron. This change is not surprising. In 1891, the excavations at Silchester had just started and fieldwork was largely sponsored by the elite. Nowadays, archaeology is firmly embedded in UK and European culture and is largely a professional activity directed by central and local government, supported by Historic England and a small but active archaeological industry and university archaeology departments."
    • Cruse Bereavement Care
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Cancer Society of New Zealand
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Diabetes UK
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
    • Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Royal Military Police Association
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
      • In response to my email: "Sadly not – [King Charles] has however assumed patronage of the Adjutant General’s Corps (AGC) Association. Her Late Majesty, The Queen, was Colonel-in-Chief AGC and before the formation of the AGC in 1992, she was the Colonel-in-Chief of the RMP when it was an independent Corps hence her gracious patronage of the RMP Association.   The Duchess of Gloucester is now Colonel-in-Chief AGC."
    • St Catharine's College, Cambridge
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Toc H
      • Patron
        • King George VI (?-?)
        • Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mum (?-?)
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • The British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
    • The Royal Pigeon Racing Association
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
      • From Newsletter: Following the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II, a request was sent to Buckingham Palace to ask if HM The King would continue as Patron of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association. With much regret this request has sadly been declined due to the Royal family’s workload. It is our understanding that this does not affect the title Royal Pigeon Racing Association.
    • YHA (England and Wales)
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
      • From Email: King Charles has unfortunately not become a patron of the YHA after the queen's death.  The monarchy has slimmed down the number of charities it supports through patronage.  We are looking at alternatives at the moment.
    • Young Women's Trust (YWCA England & Wales)
      • Patron 
        • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
    • Since Last update

    Patronages Closed
    Patronages that closed between Queen Elizabeth II's death in September 2022 to end of charity review in 2024 or shortly after, such that they could not have been picked up by another royal.
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    Queen Elizabeth Final Patronages - Passed Down to King Charles & Queen Camilla


    This is a list of the patronages held by Queen Elizabeth II at the time of her death that have been passed down to King Charles & Queen Camilla. 

    The palace has not released a full list of patronages continued and discontinued. So, we have had to search through Queen Elizabeth II's patronages manually. This list is not complete, but repreents what we know of (as of June 2024).

    For more, check out Queen Elizabeth II's Final Patronages - Main Page

     Passed Down to King Charles III

    Passed down to Queen Camilla
    • August 2023
      • Royal Army Chaplains' Department
        • Patron 
          • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
          • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
    • May 4th Announcement
      • Army Benevolent Fund (Also called the ABF The Soldiers' Charity)
        • Patrons
          • King George VI (1944-1952)
          • Queen Elizabeth (1953-2022)
          • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
        • Vice Patron 
          • Queen Camilla (2020-2024)
      • Royal Academy of Dance
        • Patron 
          • Queen Mary (1928-1953)
          • Queen Elizabeth II (1953-2022)
          • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
        • Vice Patron 
          • Queen Camilla (2020-2024)
      • Royal Literary Fund
        • Patron 
          • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
          • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
      • Royal Voluntary Service
        • Patron 
          • Queen Mary (1938-?)
          • Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
          • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
        • President 
          • Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mum (1938-?)
          • Queen Camilla (2012-2024)
      • Women's Institute - Sandringham Branch
        • President 
          • Queen Elizabeth II (2003-2022)
          • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
    • Later in May/June
      • Federated Women's Institutes of Canada
        • Patron 
          • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
          • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
      • The London Library
        • Patron 
          • Prince Albert (1842-?)
          • King Edward VIII (?-?)
          • King George V (?-?)
          • King George VI (?-?)
          • Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother  (?-2002)
          • Queen Elizabeth II (2004-2022)
          • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
        • Vice Patron
          • Queen Camilla (2012-2024)
      • The Queen's Nursing Institute
        • Patron
          • Queen Victoria (1887-1901)
          • Queen Alexandra (1901-1925)
          • Queen Mary (1925-1953)
          • Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mum (1953-2022)
          • Queen Elizabeth II (2002-2022)
          • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
      • The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland
        • Patron 
          • Queen Elizabeth (?-2022)
          • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
      • The Royal Foundation of St. Katharine
        • Patron 
          •  Queen Matilda (1147-?)
          • Queen Eleanor (?-1273-?)
          • "After that the Foundation remained under the patronage of the Queens of England though with occasional disputes between the Queens Consort and the Queens Dowager."
          • Queen Phillippa (?-1351-?)
          • Queen Elizabeth, wife of Edward IV  (?-1475-?)
          • Queen Catharine of Aragon (?-1536)
          • Queen Katherine Parr (?-?)
          • Queen Mary (?-?)
          • Queen Elizabeth I (?-?)
          • Queen Charlotte (?-?)
          • Queen Caroline (?-1821)
          • King George IV (?-?)
          • Queen Victoria (?-?)
          • Queen Alexandra (?-?)
          • Queen Mary (?-1948-?)
          • Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mum (1953-2002)
          • Queen Elizabeth II (2002-2022)
          • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
      • The National Horseracing Museum
        • Patron
          • Queen Elizabeth (?-2022)
          • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
      • Thoroughbred Breeders' Association
        • Patron
          • Queen Elizabeth (1954-2022)
          • Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
    • Since Last Update:
      • -
    Joint
    • Pass down Jointly by King Charles & Queen Camilla
      • The Jockey Club
        • Queen Elizabeth II (1954?-2022)
        • King Charles & Queen Camilla (2024-Present)
    • Joint between King Charles & Queen Elizabeth II, such that it didn't need to get "passed down"
      • The Charterhouse
        • Royal Governors
          • King James I & VI 
          • King James II
          • King William IV
          • Prince Philip (?-2005-?)
          • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
          • King Charles III (2006-Present)
    • Joint between King Charles & Foreign Monarchs
      • Anglo-Norse Society
        • Joint Patron 
          • UK
            • Queen Elizabeth (?-2022)
            • King Charles (2024-Present)
          • Norway
            • King Harald of Norway (?-Present)
      • The Anglo-Danish Society
        • Joint Patron 
          • Denmark 
            • King Christian X of Denmark (?-?)
            • Queen Alexandrine of Denmark (?-?)
            • Queen Margrethe of Denmark (?- 2024?Present)
          • UK
            • Queen Elizabeth II (?-2022)
            • King Charles (2024-Present)
        • Protector of the Scholarship Programme
          • Duchess of Gloucester 
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