Patricia Treble

3 days ago | writeroyalty.substack.com | Patricia Treble

The message of King Charles III on the death of Pope Francis: My wife and I were most deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pope Francis. Our heavy hearts have been somewhat eased, however, to know that His Holiness was able to share an Easter Greeting with the Church and the world he served with such devotion throughout his life and ministry.

1 week ago | writeroyalty.substack.com | Patricia Treble

The state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Italy was a hit. There were some really big crowds during their four-day tour, especially in Ravenna on the last day. Perhaps the most important day was April 9, which was their 20th wedding anniversary. To mark that occasion, Camilla wore a modified version of her wedding outfit from 20 years ago, while the King got into the action by wearing the blue tiehe wore 20 years ago.

1 week ago | writeroyalty.substack.com | Patricia Treble

Tiara-palooza. Tiara-fest. Tiara mania. Whatever the appellation, two major style exhibitions opening this week in London are giving tiara lovers a reason to celebrate. On Friday, April 11, The Edwardians: Age of Elegancebegan at the King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace. The next day, Cartieropened at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Tiaras are the sort of jewellery that 99.99 percent of the female population are never going to wear, except perhaps a crystal version on one’s wedding day.

2 weeks ago | writeroyalty.substack.com | Patricia Treble

The royals have made it through the first quarter of 2025 without any major calamities. They’ve stayed healthy, aside from King Charles III spending a few hours in the hospital last week with side effects of his cancer treatment. Next week is going to be packed with significant dates, including the state visit to Italy. There are so many events — for working and non-working royals — that it’s hard to see a day when the royals won’t make headlines.

3 weeks ago | writeroyalty.substack.com | Patricia Treble

On Monday, March 24, Prince Harry walked away from his beloved Sentebale charity that he co-founded and which helps people living with HIV/AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana in Southern Africa. He'd fallen in love with Lesotho after spending time working there in an orphanage during his gap year after school. “The beautiful mountain kingdom feels like a home away from home,” Prince Harry told the UN. He’s gone back again and again, including in October 2024, his first visit in six years.