Luxembourg

The consorts of 1952: Prince Felix of Luxembourg

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In this series, Royal Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952. Prince Felix of Luxembourg One of only two male consorts at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession, Prince Félix would turn out to be, like the Duke…
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Denmark

The consorts of 1952: Queen Ingrid of Denmark

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In our new series, Royal Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952. Queen Ingrid of Denmark The only daughter of a Swedish king, Ingrid was queen consort of Denmark from 1947 to 1972, later serving as Queen Mother when…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

A royal passing out parade for pandemic pilots

The Prince of Wales was on hand to celebrate Royal Air Force officers and aviators who graduated during the coronavirus pandemic and were not allowed guests to witness their ceremonies. Prince Charles attended the RAF College Combined Parade at RAF College Cranwell on Friday in his role as Marshal of the Royal Air Force, reviewing graduates from RAF Cranwell and RAF Halton. According to…
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The Netherlands

Dutch King and Queen set to visit US

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are headed state-side this fall, with a working business visit to California and Texas added to their diaries. From 6-9 September, the Dutch royals will visit San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, Dallas and Houston in an economic…
British RoyalsKing Charles IIIQueen Elizabeth II

The Heirs of 1952

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, her heir was her young son, Prince Charles—The Prince of Wales. He has since become the longest-serving heir apparent in history. But let’s take a look at who else occupied his position as heir to the throne in 1952. Prince Albert, Prince of Liège (later King Albert II) The young Belgian king’s reign began only…
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