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Kissing hands: how King Charles will oversee an ancient tradition that turns Sir Keir Starmer into Prime Minister

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5th July 2024
When The King appoints his third Prime Minister, he’ll do so with an ancient custom called the kissing hands ceremony. What is this element of a government change? Buckingham Palace is getting ready for a major moment. On July 5th 2024, the outgoing Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, arrived to offer his resignation after losing the general election. King Charles accepted and after a farewell…
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Spain

The colourful tiara given to a princess by a billionaire

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3rd July 2024
The only ruby tiara in the Spanish Royal Family’s collection is the Niarchos Ruby Bandeau and its accompanying parure. Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark received a treasure trove of jewels on her wedding day in 1962. In addition to the Prussian Tiara, a gift from…
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A special wish marks silver wedding anniversary of Edward and Sophie, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh

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18th June 2024
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have released a new portrait to mark their silver wedding anniversary. Taken in the gardens of their home at Bagshot Park in Windsor, the couple posed as they celebrate 25 years of marriage. A few hours later, the couple took to the official Royal Family social media accounts to share a special message. The Duke and Duchess said ”We are so grateful for the…
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The Netherlands

'The A-Team' in the spotlight at Dutch royal family's summer photo call

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9th June 2024
The Dutch Royal Family posed for their annual summer photos at Huis ten Bosch Palace Friday, and it was the royal sisters who stole the show. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane gathered for a series of photos—and their pet dog, Mambo, joined for a handful of snaps as well. After the photo call, the royals took part in short…
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Royal families pay tribute to fallen at D-Day commemorations

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7th June 2024
Royalty from across Europe gathered in Normandy to attend D-Day 80 commemorations, joining other world leaders in paying tribute to the veterans who served and sacrificed in one of the Second World War’s biggest campaigns. The Prince of Wales represented the British Royal Family at the Omaha Beach commemoration. Earlier in the day, he attended the Canadian event at Juno Beach. Elsewhere, King…
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