Features

Poignant link to his late grandfather for Prince Christian as he's awarded special royal honour

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16th October 2023
Queen Margrethe ensured that Prince Christian’s late grandfather would be with him on his 18th birthday, naming her grandson a Knight of the Order of the Elephant and gifting him with Prince Henrik’s insignia. The Danish Royal House announced that Queen Margrethe had gifted Prince Christian with the Order of the Elephant privately in the moments before he appeared on the balcony of Frederik…
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European Royals

King's brother wonders why monarchs still exist in 21st century and says some royal rules are ''medieval''

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14th October 2023
In an interview to mark his upcoming 60th birthday, Prince Laurent used his time to reflect on his life as a royal and ponder why modern society even has monarchies. In a wide-ranging interview with cartoonist Marec of the Flemish newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, Laurent shared that life in the Belgian Royal Family is difficult because “there are rules and customs that are different from those in…
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Features

The Coronation of William the Conqueror

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14th October 2023
For almost a thousand years, coronation services have taken place at Westminster Abbey, in times of peace and strife. The sovereign sometimes arrives at the Abbey a popular figure; sometimes, they’re deeply unpopular. More often than not, they’re crowned by birthright…
Spain

Princess Leonor attends Spain's National Day events in military uniform for first time

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13th October 2023
The Spanish Royal Family have celebrated the country’s National Day and, for the first time, the heir to the throne attended in military uniform. The National Day celebrations took place in the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, with the royals taking part in the ceremony alongside the Acting President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, and other government and state…
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The Edinburghs

The Duchess of Edinburgh sees work supporting victims of sexual violence in conflict as Ethiopia visit continues

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12th October 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh’s visit to Ethiopia continues as World Sight Day arrives. The Duchess has been in the eastern African country all week at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, carrying out engagements related to vision, supporting the work of Orbis, which aims to eliminate trachoma in the country; and sexual and gender-based violence awareness. Sophie…
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