The Sussexes

Sussexes set to have very different Thanksgiving with new California rules issued by governor

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27th October 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to have a very different American Thanksgiving this year thanks to the new rules issued by California Governor Gavin Newsom. The Governor has issued the new rules in an effort to combat the ongoing pandemic and has said that celebrations must take place outside and include no more than three households. Additionally, people must keep their masks on at all…
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Brunei

Brunei’s Prince Abdul Azim dies at 38

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26th October 2020
Brunei’s Prince Abdul Azim has died at the age of 38 after a long illness. He was the son of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and his second wife, Puan Hajah Mariam. Prince Abdul Azim reportedly had liver cancer and was fourth in line to Brunei’s throne when he died. He was the second son of Brunei’s ruler and had 11 siblings (of which only three were full siblings…
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Japan

Princess Mako turns 29

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23rd October 2020
Japan’s Princess Mako of Akishino is celebrating her 29th birthday today; she is the niece of Emperor Naruhito and eldest granddaughter of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko. A video was released by the Imperial Household Agency of Mako and her…
British RoyalsThe Netherlands

A look back at the 2018 Dutch state visit to the UK

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23rd October 2020
With the absence of state visits to the UK this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking a look back at the Dutch state visit to the UK that began on this day in 2018. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima undertook a two-day state visit to the UK from 23 to 24 October 2018 on the invitation of Her Majesty The Queen. The couple stayed at Buckingham Palace as guests of The Queen.
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Thailand

Thai Senate backs controversial king

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23rd October 2020
Thailand’s Senate has expressed their support for the kingdom’s controversial monarch, King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Senate President Pornpetch Wichitcholchai spoke on Thursday during a special meeting and stressed the need to “protect and uphold this noble…
Queen Elizabeth II

Most intriguing places named after The Queen

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19th October 2020
While it is not uncommon for royals, especially The Queen, to have places named after them, some places are more interesting to be named after one of the longest-reigning monarchs in history. So, what are some of the most intriguing things named after Her Majesty? Royal Central takes a look. Princess Elizabeth Land in Antartica While seeing places named after The Queen is expected in the UK…
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