The Edinburghs

The Duke of Edinburgh becomes patron of the DofE Award

The Duke of Edinburgh has been named patron of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and International Award, following in his late father’s footsteps with the royal youth awards scheme. Edward, who was named Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th birthday last week, has been involved with the Awards since 1988. He joined the Trustees of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in 2006. The late…
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British Royals

The Imperial State Crown - in numbers

After the pomp and ceremony of King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May, he will return to Buckingham Palace with one of the most important jewels in the country upon his head: the Imperial State Crown. This stunning crown is a symbol of the sovereignty of the monarch…
The Edinburghs

Sophie cuddles rabbits in the New Forest in her final engagement as Countess of Wessex

The Duchess of Edinburgh made some furry friends in the New Forest after opening a new climate centre at Beaulieu. In what was her final ever engagement as the Countess of Wessex before The King conferred Prince Edward the Dukedom of Edinburgh, Her Royal Highness met some furry friends. The Fort Climate Centre is committed to raising awareness of climate change and its potentially…
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Denmark

Royal Court announces 'lengthy' recuperation for Queen Margrethe after operation

Queen Margrethe faces a long period of rehabilitation following back surgery, the Danish Royal Court has announced. Queen Margrethe, who underwent major back surgery at the end of February, may be in rehabilitation over the next few months, with Crown Prince Frederik stepping in as regent “for the time being.” The Danish Royal Court did not provide an estimated timeline for The Queen’s…
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Denmark

Danish royal visit to India concludes

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary have wrapped up a successful working visit to India with their visit billed as an economic promotion of green initiatives related to water and energy. The royals led a delegation including government ministers and 38 Danish…
Luxembourg

Grand Duke Henri shows interest in space programme

Grand Duke Henri met a Belgian astronaut on Wednesday and expressed his interest in space exploration, the Grand Ducal Court revealed. The Grand Duke, who frequently hosts audiences at the Grand Ducal Palace, met with Belgian astronaut Raphaël Liégeois ahead of the launch of the ‘Astronaut for a Day’ competition in place to encourage young people to consider careers in space…
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