British Royals

The oldest Crown Jewels in Britain and a dramatic story of hiding and hope

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30th July 2023
King Charles III is the first British monarch to begin his reign in the 21st century but he’s been followed throughout his rule by history. After the ceremony of the Coronation, a special service in Edinburgh saw him presented with the oldest Crown Jewels in Britain. The Honours of Scotland, the oldest Crown Jewels in the United Kingdom, are on permanent display at the Crown Room in…
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History

The most common royal names

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30th July 2023
Monarchy is all about traditions and that includes naming conventions. Throughout the royal families of Europe there are common threads to be found for those who ascend to the throne. Today, we’re looking at some of the most common regnal names. Denmark The…
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Major new patronage for the Prince of Wales

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28th July 2023
The Prince of Wales has taken on a new patronage this week, lending his support to The Fleming Centre, an appeal to tackle antimicrobial resistance. In a press release by Kensington Palace earlier this week, William was announced as the Centre’s new patron to “support efforts over the next five years” to make its ambitious plans a reality. The Fleming Centre is a new project by The…
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Belgium

King Philippe pays moving tributes to his two predecessors, King Albert and King Baudouin, as jubilee approaches

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20th July 2023
King Philippe has paid a moving tribute to his father and predecessor in a National Day speech ahead of his 10th anniversary on the Belgian throne. The Belgian monarch succeeded his father, Albert II, on 21 July 2013, after the aging king decided to abdicate due to poor health. After 10 years on the throne, King Philippe began his speech by paying homage to his father. “You gave the Queen…
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Belgium

The day Philippe became King of the Belgians

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20th July 2023
As King Philippe celebrates ten years on the throne, we look back at the day he became King of the Belgians, July 21st 2013. Prince Philippe was born 15 April 1960, the eldest son of Prince Albert and Princess Paola in the reign of his uncle, King Baudouin. Albert succeeded to the throne in 1993 when his older brother died without an heir. Philippe was now first in line to the throne, a…
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