European Royals

The royals that everyone's talking about this summer: who are the Bourbon-Two Sicilies?

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31st August 2023
They’ve been a fixture of the tabloids this summer, holidaying with fellow royals and even at the centre of rumours of a romance with a future king. If you’ve seen article after article about the Bourbon Two-Sicilies and find yourself wondering who they are, look no further, here’s your explainer. The House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies is a cadet branch of the Bourbon family that once reigned…
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Denmark

Prince Christian becomes a godfather for the first time

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27th August 2023
Prince Christian has been named godfather to the infant Prince Gustav Albrecht of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, who was christened over the weekend. Prince Gustav is the child of Prince Gustav and Princess Carina of Sayn-Wittengstein-Berleburg, and was born via surrogacy…
Queen Camilla

The dazzling display of aquamarines that has only been worn by Queen Elizabeth II

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27th August 2023
The Aquamarine Parure began as a coronation gift and has morphed into a jewelled legacy between a Monarch and the people of Brazil who contributed, over a period of 15 years, to one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most fashionable and complete parures. And now that set of sparkling gems is in the care of Queen Camilla. Queen Elizabeth II was gifted the beginnings of the Aquamarine Parure from the…
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Sweden

A king's relationship with his German bride

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25th August 2023
Theirs is a love story that began amidst the global spectacle of the Olympic Games and has continued for 50 years. As King Carl XVI Gustaf prepares for his Golden Jubilee next month, let’s look at the enduring romance between the King and his bride, Queen Silvia. Crown…
King Charles III

King Charles has special message for Canadians affected by wildfires

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24th August 2023
The King of Canada has sent a message to residents of British Columbia and the Northwest Territories following severe wildfires in the area. In a message sent to the Governor General of Canada, King Charles shares that he and Queen Camilla have been “desperately concerned” about the news of widespread wildfires, and that their visit to the Northwest Territories in 2022 was a great…
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Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit speaks of duty and hope in birthday interview

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23rd August 2023
Crown Princess Mette-Marit gave a wide-ranging interview with Norwegian broadcaster NRK to coincide with her 50th birthday. She spoke of her humble beginnings, how she’s adjusted to life in the Royal Family, and her hopes for the future. As Norway’s Crown Princess, she said she has been inspired by the people she meets and the sense of community in her work. “The fact that together we…
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