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The rarely talked about regent of Belgium

Amidst the final years and recovery from World War II, Belgium had a regent who is rarely talked about. From 20 September 1944 – 20 July 1950, Prince Charles, Count of Flanders, served as regent of Belgium while the Belgian government was investigating his older brother, King Leopold III, for cooperating with the Nazis. Charles was born on 10 October 1903 as the second son of King Albert…
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Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg reunites to celebrate important religious festival

Members of the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg have participated in the celebrations that marked the closure of the Octave. On Sunday, 14 May, the royals attended the church service at the Our Lady of Luxembourg Cathedral, which was later followed by a procession and an appearance on the balcony of the Grand Ducal Palace.  The Archbishop of Luxembourg led the service in the presence…
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How many coronets are available for the Prince of Wales to wear at The Coronation?

There has been a lot of speculation about the headwear the Royal Family will or won’t wear at King Charles III’s coronation. The Prince of Wales is no exception to this curiosity as he has a few options to choose from for his coronet. A coronet is differs from a crown in its simplicity and smaller size. The design of coronets vary upon rank. During the coronation, coronets…
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Why does the heir to the throne hold the title of Duke of Cornwall?

As heir to the throne, Prince William automatically became the Duke of Cornwall when his father became King Charles III. But this was not always the case. It was not until 1337 when King Edward III signed the Royal Great Charter, establishing the duchy. Edward III was the former Earl of Cornwall. Creating the duchy, he appointed his son, Edward, as the first Duke of Cornwall. The duchy gives…
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