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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

16 Things That Will Happen When King Charles Dies

What will happen when King Charles dies? Operation Menai Bridge will be triggered, along with some very specific protocols, according to royal experts.

Does King Charles Have Two Birthdays? Here’s Why He Celebrates Twice

King Charles’s birthday is coming up—but his “official” birthday is months later. Find out the reason for his double celebration.

16 Things That Have Changed Since Queen Elizabeth Died

From the royal line of succession to the British national anthem, banknotes and post boxes, here's everything that has changed in the U.K. since the death of Queen Elizabeth II