British Royals

The Archbishop of Canterbury joins faith leaders to encourage volunteering during the Big Help Out

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20th April 2023
The Archbishop of Canterbury spent his day volunteering with other faith leaders ahead of King Charles III’s coronation, encouraging others to take part in the Big Help Out. The Right Honourable Justin Welby helped out at The Passage in London, a charity that supports the homeless population, and one that is supported by the Prince of Wales. Alongside him were faith leaders from the…
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Crown Prince Frederik shows off medal for Royal Run

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20th April 2023
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark revealed the design for this year’s Royal Run medals, and they’re sustainable. In an Instagram post shared to the Danish Royal Family’s official account, the Crown Prince holds a medal in his hand—a white base with the words…
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What are the Crown Jewels?

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17th April 2023
The Crown Jewels are the most sacred and special jewellery and regalia at the disposal of the monarch, and they are stored permanently at the Tower of London unless otherwise needed for state occasions, such as a coronation. In total, there are 142 objects with over 23,000 gemstones that make up the Crown Jewels, from crowns, sceptres, and orbs to swords, maces, and trumpets that are never…
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Denmark

Danish parliament in favour of Prince Joachim keeping his allowance

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13th April 2023
The Danish Parliament is in support of Prince Joachim receiving his allowance when he and his family move to the United States later this year. The only parties are not in favour of the Danish Prince—whose children lost their princely titles on 1 January and the announcement of which caused a great uproar in Denmark last fall—were members of the SF, Enhedslisten and Alternativet, according…
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Queen Victoria's Coronation Dress

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4th April 2023
Queen Victoria’s reign is notable for its length, for its innovations and revolutions, and for her steadfastness in navigating the Crown through to modern times. Her fashion was legendary both contemporarily—she helped popularise white wedding dresses—and today as a…
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The coronation dress of Queen Mary

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28th March 2023
She was renowned for her love of jewellery and her style; and there was never a fashion moment Queen Mary didn’t meet, so of course her coronation dress would be one of the most magnificent gowns she ever wore. Queen Mary’s coronation dress was a simple yet ornate work of cream-colour design. It was designed by Reville and Rossiter and later embroidered by workers at the Royal School of…
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