Prince & Princess of Wales

The Prince of Wales honours Steve Irwin's legacy in surprise video message

The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance at the Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas to pay tribute to the life and legacy of the late conservationist and animal expert. Appearing via video from the United Kingdom, William welcomed those in attendance and said that Irwin’s dream “was to have the cleanest water, the freshest air and wildlife in abundance, but most of all, he wanted a future…
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Princess Elisabeth is heading to Harvard

Princess Elisabeth is heading to Harvard. The Belgian Royal Court announced on Tuesday that the future queen will complete her education at Harvard University in Boston, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, having passed the entrance exams…
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The touching Swedish ties behind Queen Mary's state banquet jewels

Queen Mary chose to honour the shared history between the Swedish and Danish Royal Families at last night’s glittering state dinner in Stockholm, wearing her Danish Ruby Parure for her first official visit as Queen. The Danish Ruby Parure has been Queen Mary’s go-to tiara and jewellery suite since her 2004 wedding, but its history dates back to a line of Swedish queens and princesses. …
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King Charles and Queen Camilla officially take on Queen Elizabeth II patronages

Nearly a year on from their coronation, Buckingham Palace has announced that a review of the patronages held by the late Queen Elizabeth II has been carried out and divvied up between King Charles, Queen Camilla, and other members of the British Royal Family. According to the Palace, over 1,000 organisations and charities were reviewed—those with ties to Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles and…
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History

The life, scandals and loves of Princess Margaret

Princess Margaret Rose was born on 21 August 1930, the younger daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York. She was born at Glamis Castle in Scotland and was the first major royal to be born in Scotland since Charles I over 300 years earlier. At the time of her birth, she…
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King Charles visits cancer centre during return to public engagements

In a poignant return to public engagements following an extended period away receiving cancer treatment, King Charles paid a visit on Tuesday to the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre. Accompanied by Queen Camilla, the King toured the facilities and learned how technicians are working to detect cancer earlier. The royal couple also met with a group of cancer patients undergoing…
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