Denmark

Big crowds cheer Prince Christian as future king comes of age

Prince Christian has officially came of age, making a series of balcony appearances at Frederik VIII’s Palace with his family as the crowds cheered their future king. The young royal made a series of appearance on the balcony. First alone, then accompanied by his immediate family—Queen Margrethe Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, and younger siblings Princess Isabella, Prince…
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Features

The Coronation of William the Conqueror

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 and succession. On a few occasions, they’re crowned after a battle, like the first king to reign after the Norman…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales talk resilience and sport

The Prince and Princess of Wales continued their focus on issues related to World Mental Health Day with a sports-themed workshop that teaches athletes to prioritise mental health and learn the resilience of losing. The couple visited the Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre in Berkshire to take part in a workshop hosted by SportsAid, of which Catherine has been patron for 10 years. During a…
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The Edinburghs

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

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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