The Sussexes

What to know about the Duchess of Sussex's clothing line

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2nd August 2019
The Duchess of Sussex has announced a capsule clothing line in support of her patronage, Smart Works, she recently revealed.The clothing line was announced in Meghan’s guest-edited British Vogue and details were shared on the SussexRoyal Instagram account.“After quiet visits to Smart Works over the last year, The Duchess was moved by the impactful work being done by this non-profit…
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British Royals

Princess's Victorian fan uncovered in Kenilworth

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2nd August 2019
A Victorian fan that once belonged to a British princess is set for auction after a lucky collector had it appraised in Kenilworth.The fan was once owned by Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge, the mother of Queen Mary, and great-grandmother to current Queen Elizabeth II.“It’s a beautiful object, made with Brussels lace and featuring carved and gilt-decorated mother-of-pearl…
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A look at the Luxembourgish line of succession

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17th July 2019
Today we’re looking at the Luxembourgish line of succession, which has seen some changes to its rules since current Grand Duke Henri ascended to the throne. Luxembourg now practices absolute primogeniture, which Grand Duke Henri established in 2011 to apply to his heirs. Before then, women were excluded from the line of succession, which we’ll see impacts the line with the addition of two…
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Taking a look at Zarzuela Palace

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14th July 2019
Today we’re looking at the history of the Palace of Zarzuela, which is the home of King Felipe, his wife, Queen Letizia, and their two daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía; as well as King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía. Construction began on Zarzuela Palace back in the 1600s, though the then-King Felipe IV meant for it to function as a hunting lodge or country palace instead of an…
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