British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

William at 40: Diana, her loss and legacy

The Duke of Cambridge was only a teenager when he lost his mother, but in the decades since her death, he’s done his best to keep her memory alive and carry on her legacy. As we prepare to celebrate William’s 40th birthday, let’s take a look at how Diana, Princess of Wales, has always been an influence on her eldest son.Perhaps the most famous example of Diana’s legacy continuing is…
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Norway

Princess Ingrid Alexandra's 18th birthday gifts

The Norwegian Royal House has shared the special gifts Princess Ingrid Alexandra received for her 18th birthday, and they range from jewellery to a new bunad and her first foreign order.King Harald and Queen Sonja added to their granddaughter’s jewel vault, gifting her…
Norway

Princess Ingrid Alexandra is every inch the doting granddaughter at birthday gala dinner

What I love most about the Norwegian Royal Family is that their love for each other, their sense of family and closeness, is always on display, whether they’re sharing photos of their summer vacations on their Instagram account or attending a formal gala event.As the star of last week’s festivities, Princess Ingrid Alexandra was centre stage alongside her father, Crown Prince Haakon, and…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Princess Amalia wants to join her mother on UN trips

Queen Máxima revealed that her eldest daughter is keen to join her on future United Nations trips during an interview in Senegal this week.The Dutch queen visited the Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal earlier this week in her role as the UN Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development, a post she has held since 2009.Queen Máxima sat down for an interview…
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Features

History and chivalry combine in the Order of the Garter

The Most Noble Order of the Garter is considered to be one of the most prestigious chivalric orders in the world.Founded in 1348 by King Edward III, who was “so inspired by the tales of King Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the Round Table”, the Order of the Garter was a group of honourable knights.A legend persists that Edward III was dancing with a woman when her garter fell…
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