King Charles III

Blackpink in your area! King Charles praises K-Pop girl group for their work with environmental sustainability

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21st November 2023
King Charles praised superstar K-Pop girl group, Blackpink, for their work with environmental sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The King made the remarks during the State Banquet for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee at Buckingham Palace on 21 November. Embed from Getty Images Blackpink members Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé were guests…
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What happened to the Korean monarchy?

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21st November 2023
When you think of Asian monarchies, Japan, Bhutan, and Thailand come to mind. However, Korea was once a monarchy, as well. A united Korean Empire (before the Korean War that led to the split into North and South Korea) existed from October 1897 until Korea was annexed by…
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The King who created an alphabet

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21st November 2023
In Korea, they use the Hangul alphabet to write; it didn’t come into creation until 1443 AD, thanks to a monarch who reigned from 1418 to 1450. And as King Charles welcomed the President of South Korea to the UK for a State Visit, His Majesty referenced the creation…
Denmark

The engagement ring presented to a princess as a reminder of the country she left behind

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20th November 2023
An engagement ring can have a special meaning, and royal engagement rings are no different. When it came time for Prince Joachim of Denmark to propose to his French girlfriend, Marie Cavallier, he did so with a unique engagement ring that he knew would hold a special place in Marie’s heart and his. The Prince chose a gold band with a ruby, diamond and sapphire to present to his future…
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Monaco

Monaco's royals come together to mark National Day

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20th November 2023
The Princely Family of Monaco came together on 19 November to mark their country’s National Day. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene were joined by their twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, for most of the celebrations, alongside Albert’s sisters…
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The tiara surprise of 2023 – Princess Sofia’s latest twist on her wedding diadem

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16th November 2023
Princess Sofia of Sweden’s wedding tiara is quite versatile. The diamond spikes of the palmetto diamond tiara are interchangeable, from diamonds, pearls, emeralds, blue gemstones and turquoise toppers. The Princess recently debuted a new set for the tiara and on the perfect occasion. For the Golden Jubilee celebrations of her father-in-law, King Carl XVI Gustaf, in mid-September…
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British Royals

The Royal Family attend the Festival of Remembrance

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12th November 2023
The Royal Family has attended the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall in London. King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royaland Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence,the Duke and Duchess of Gloucesterandthe Duke of Kent. The royals paid tribute to fallen…
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