British RoyalsKing Charles III

Post-divorce letters by Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales to go on sale

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4th June 2017
They were undoubtedly difficult times for the newly-divorced couple. A turbulent marriage had just come to an end and, understandably, emotions were running high. The immediate thoughts and feelings of Prince Charles following his separation from Diana, Princess of Wales in 1996 are captured in a letter he sent to close friend and interior designer Dudley Poplak, set to be auctioned off at Dominic…
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Luxembourg

Who is Prince Félix of Luxembourg?

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3rd June 2017
Prince Félix is the second child of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg and was born 3rd June 1984 in Luxembourg. He is currently third in the line of succession. He was named after his great-grandfather, Prince Felix of Bourbon-Palma.After his…
Japan

Emperor Akihito one step closer to abdication

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3rd June 2017
It has been nearly a year since Emperor Akihito appeared on Japanese national television — a rare and auspicious event at the best of times — to announce his wish to abdicate the throne and leave imperial duties to his younger and more able-bodied son, Crown…
British RoyalsPrince & Princess of WalesThe Sussexes

Prince William Speaks of Mother in New Documentary with Prince Harry

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2nd June 2017
This August will be the 20th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, and to mark the occasion the Duke of Cambridge and his brother, Prince Harry, will be speaking for the first time about their immediate reaction to the loss of their mother in a new BBC1 documentary. The documentary’s current working title is simply Diana. The Princes have recently made several public speeches…
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International royalsJapan

Emperor's Abdication Law Approved by Japanese Cabinet

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20th May 2017
Last year His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor Akihito of Japan, discretely indicated in a speech that he desired to retire from his lofty position in a rare televised address. Citing his advancing age and declining health, he expressed his “worries that it may become difficult for [him] to carry out [his] duties as the symbol of the state” effectively. He also indicated doubts that the…
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