British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding to Boost UK Economy by £500 million

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3rd December 2017
Royal wedding fever is estimated to add £500 million to the British economy, experts say. According to Consultants Brand Finance, many factors related to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s spring wedding will contribute to the British economy, including tourism, royal memorabilia sales, and spin-offs from shopping, dining and drinking. “In 2012 we estimated the uplift of the Diamond Jubilee…
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Belgium

Prince Laurent is 'hiding' from Belgian Prime Minister

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27th November 2017
Prince Laurent of Belgium is in the news again after reportedly ‘hiding’ from the Belgian Prime Minister. The news comes from Het Laatste Nieuws (anglicised: The Latest News), a Dutch newspaper based in Brussels, that reports the controversial prince is avoiding Prime Minister Charles Michel over his unauthorised trip to China. Earlier this year, Prince Laurent attended a celebration at the…
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FeaturesOpinion

The Crown, Volume I: Book Review

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24th October 2017
If you have ever watched an episode of the hit Netflix series The Crown and wondered “Did that actually happen?” then look no further: notable royal historian and biographer Robert Lacey has written an official companion to the series. The Crown, Volume I: Elizabeth II…
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Princess Charlotte Has the Biggest 'Fashion-Influencing' Power

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11th October 2017
Move over, Momma. Princess Charlotte has been revealed as the royal with the most fashion influence. On 2 May, searches for ‘yellow cardigan’ spiked on eBay, the popular online auction site and retailer. The reason? A recently released picture of Princess Charlotte to mark her second birthday, in which she’s sporting a yellow cardigan. “Her yellow cardigan worn in her birthday picture…
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Book Review: Prince Philip, Wise Words and Golden Gaffes

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24th September 2017
If you’ve been looking for a compendium of Prince Philip’s gaffes and quips, then Prince Philip, Wise Words and Golden Gaffes is the perfect book for your shelf. The Duke of Edinburgh, who recently announced his retirement after 70 years of dedicated service to the Commonwealth and his wife, the Queen, has made headlines for just as long – some good, some bad. But one thing you can count on…
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