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A day of history in Luxembourg as Grand Duke gives heir important role

“Today is an important turning point in the institutional life of our country,” said Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume on Tuesday, marking his transition towards power. With a handful of signatures and an oath before government officials, Guillaume has officially become Lieutenant-Representative in Luxembourg. This makes him the Grand Duke in all but name—and total power—though an…
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Grand Duke won't be drawn on actual abdication date

Don’t ask, they’re not telling! Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg knows exactly when he officially plans to abdicate in favour of his son, but he’s not prepared to tell us just yet. And don’t bother asking Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, who, on Tuesday, became…
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The Princess of Wales in surprise appearance to meet young photographer at Windsor Castle

The Princess of Wales helped make a young cancer patient’s wish come true at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, checking one more item off her bucket list. Catherine, who revealed last month that she has completed her chemotherapy treatments but now begins a long process of remaining cancer-free, has slowly returned to work with private meetings. Tuesday’s meeting with 16-year-old Liz Hatton…
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Princess Beatrice's happy news has her family gushing on social media

After Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo shared their happy news—that they’re expecting their second child together next spring—the royal’s family took to social media to share the “joy and excitement” they feel over the upcoming addition. Princess Beatrice’s mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, shared snaps of herself with her daughter and granddaughter, and wrote a note from a…
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Queen Mary begins an official visit to Brazil

Queen Mary is headed to South America as she begins a four-day visit to Brazil to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The Danish Royal Court has shared the details of the royal’s visit to Brazil, outlining that it will focus on biodiversity, health and…
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Another day, another round of engagements for the discreet duchess

The Duchess of Edinburgh continues to be a star player for the British Royal Family, carrying out a series of engagements in Surrey this week, on the heels of a visit to Tanzania and ahead of more engagements overseas. Sophie has reportedly doubled her engagement rate in September this year, and her day spent in Surrey added three more to the tally. The royal began her day at the Hale Youth…
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