International royals

Japan’s Crown Princess Masako attends banquet after 11 year absence

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31st October 2014
The Crown Princess has been keeping a low profile for the past decade due to suffering with stress related illnesses. The Imperial Household Agency confirmed that Masako accompanied her husband, Crown Prince Naruhito, at a banquet for King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Officials at the palace said it was her first appearance at an imperial banquet since she attended one for…
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History

Queen Victoria's bloomers sell for £6200

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14th October 2014
The knee-length bloomers were one of a number of items to be sold at auction this week. The overseas buyer of Britain’s longest reigning monarch’s bloomers wishes to remain anonymous, according to the auctioneer. A pair of silk stockings, also belonging to Victoria, sold…
InterviewsQueen Elizabeth II

Royal Central interviews Dickie Arbiter

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2nd October 2014
has seen it all. Now, he is releasing a new book which details his times in the Royal Household as well as personal anecdotes from his early childhood. On Duty With The Queen is now available to buy, and it guarantees to be a good read. To mark the occasion of the book’s release, Dickie has kindly agreed to be interviewed by Royal Central in this insightful piece. You said you worked in…
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King Charles III

Charles and Camilla pay tribute to Joan Rivers

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5th September 2014
In a statement released by Clarence House, Charles and Camilla are said to be “extremely saddened” to have learnt the news of her death. Prince Charles said: “Joan Rivers was an extraordinary woman with an original and indefatigable spirit, an unstoppable sense of humour and an enormous zest for life. She will be hugely missed and utterly irreplaceable.” The acid-tongued comedian and…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

The Queen’s grandson ‘horsing around’ at Horse Guards Parade

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14th August 2014
In an interview with ABC News, the 36 year old explained what the event was: “The Longines Global Champions Tour is the diamond league of show jumping. It’s the top 30 riders in the world. The top 30 horses in the world.” There are many world renowned names who will be competing in this year’s event including the daughters of Bill Gates, Bruce Springsteen and Mike Bloomberg. The event…
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