European Royals

King Frederik and Queen Mary to set sail aboard the Dannebrog in June

King Frederik and Queen Mary are kicking off their summer aboard the Dannebrog, with the summer sailing schedule just released by the Danish Royal Court. From 1-4 June, the Danish king and queen will sail through Odense, Norddjurs, and Holbæk municipalities. The royal couple traditionally carry out a summer tour, with the practice dating back to King Christian X, who reigned between…
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Royal News

The Princess of Wales receives a rock star welcome in Italy on first overseas visit since recovering from cancer

The Princess of Wales received a rock star welcome to Reggio Emilia, Italy, on Wednesday, marking her first overseas visit since completing cancer treatment. Catherine arrived in the Northern Italian city as hundreds of citizens flocked to the piazza outside the town hall for the chance to see the future queen. Catherine’s visit is on behalf of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood…
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British Royals

The Princess of Wales jokes that her family makes "so much noise" watching sports at Buckingham Palace garden party

The Princess of Wales found a way to keep her children entertained while Prince William watched Aston Villa compete live: she let them stay up late to watch, too. At the second Buckingham Palace garden party—hosted by William and Catherine and accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Zara Tindall—Catherine said that her children had wanted to go with William to the match, but…
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Features

Tradition and modernity: the wedding dress designer of the Princess of Wales revealed her true intentions for her most famous look

The Alexander McQueen brand is renowned for pushing the limits of fashion, but when Kate Middleton stepped out of the Rolls Royce Phantom VI in front of Westminster Abbey on the morning of her wedding on 29 April 2011, the Alexander McQueen dress she wore was classic and traditional. Designed by Sarah Burton, the new creative director for Alexander McQueen, with input by Kate and lacework by…
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