British RoyalsKing Charles III

A royal passing out parade for pandemic pilots

The Prince of Wales was on hand to celebrate Royal Air Force officers and aviators who graduated during the coronavirus pandemic and were not allowed guests to witness their ceremonies. Prince Charles attended the RAF College Combined Parade at RAF College Cranwell on Friday in his role as Marshal of the Royal Air Force, reviewing graduates from RAF Cranwell and RAF Halton. According to…
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The Netherlands

Dutch King and Queen set to visit US

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are headed state-side this fall, with a working business visit to California and Texas added to their diaries. From 6-9 September, the Dutch royals will visit San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, Dallas and Houston in an economic…
British RoyalsKing Charles IIIQueen Elizabeth II

The Heirs of 1952

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, her heir was her young son, Prince Charles—The Prince of Wales. He has since become the longest-serving heir apparent in history. But let’s take a look at who else occupied his position as heir to the throne in 1952. Prince Albert, Prince of Liège (later King Albert II) The young Belgian king’s reign began only…
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British RoyalsLuxembourg

The Rulers of 1952: Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way. Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg One of only two women reigning at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession, Grand…
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British RoyalsThe Netherlands

The Monarchs of 1952: Queen Juliana of the Netherlands

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way. Queen Juliana of the Netherlands One of only two reigning women at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession, Queen Juliana…
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