A person with long hair smiles slightly, wearing a black top and a patterned scarf, inside a softly lit room.

Astrid Hofer

location-pin London, U.K.

School: University of Vienna

Expertise: British royal family, travel, music

Astrid Hofer

  • 20-plus years of experience in journalism and content writing for print and digital newspapers and magazines, plus company websites
  • Published in National Geographic, Culture Trip, British Travel, Trip Savvy and the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, among others

Experience

Astrid is a London-based journalist covering entertainment, including the British royal family, lifestyle, travel and current events, for international publications. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, Culture Trip, British Travel, tripsavvy and the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation.
 
Originally from Austria, she lived in Canada and the Netherlands before making the U.K. her second home. While studying journalism and communications, she spent a semester at the Hague University of Applied Sciences.
 
Astrid speaks English, German, French, Italian and basic Swedish and Dutch. When she's not on a deadline, you can find her checking out the latest bands, movies and vegan restaurants in London and beyond.

Education

University of Vienna
MA, Journalism and Communication Studies

Articles

Here’s What It Means When Royals Are Stripped of Their Titles (Nope, Andrew Isn’t the First)

Here’s everything you need to know about Andrew and past royals getting the boot from “The Firm”

Here’s the Biggest Thing Prince William Learned from Princess Diana About Parenting

Most people turn to their mothers for advice, especially about marriage and raising kids. The future British king is no exception!

Here’s the One Thing Prince William Misses the Most About Queen Elizabeth

What's it really like to have the late queen as your granny? Prince William gave us a few glimpses into royal family life.