The Sussexes

YouGov poll shows 45% support Sussex decision to step back from royal roles

A recent YouGov snap poll has revealed that 45% of Brits support the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step back from their senior royal roles in the British Royal Family; 26% of people oppose the idea. It was also revealed that amongst those surveyed, those who voted Leave in the EU Referendum were more likely to oppose their decision than Remainers. The poll was conducted…
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Jordan

Jordan's Princess Salma receives her wings after pilot training

Princess Salma bint Abdullah, the daughter of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan, received her wings yesterday after successfully completing her pilot training. The Princess completed both theoretical and practical pilot training and was presented with her wings by her father, King Abdullah, as the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, at Al Husseiniya Palace. Her…
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Japan

Japanese government begins informal study on ways to ensure stable imperial succession

According to Japanese government sources, the government has begun an informal study on ways to ensure a stable imperial succession as Japan is faced with an extremely short line of succession. The informal study is being headed by Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kazuhiro Sugita. The line of succession only has three people: Crown Prince Akishino (54), Prince Hisahito (13) and Prince Hitachi…
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Sweden

Princess Estelle of Sweden injured in skiing accident

Princess Estelle of Sweden has been injured in a skiing accident in the Alps where the Crown Princess Family was holidaying over the New Year holiday. The seven-year-old has broken her leg, the Royal Court has confirmed to Aftonbladet. The Princess is now in a cast…
Denmark

Danish royals attend first New Year reception of 2020

The Danish Royal Family has attended their first reception of 2020. Queen Margrethe was joined by Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim, Princess Marie, and Princess Benedikte at Christian VII’s Palace in the Amalienborg Palace complex last night. The annual reception was in honour of the Danish government, Parliament, members of the Royal Court and official Denmark.
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