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In the new Twitter age, which royals are still on the tick list?

It was all anyone could talk about on Twitter yesterday: who lost their blue ticks, who were moved to grey ticks, and who paid for Twitter Blue in order to receive a blue tick. Here’s what happened with all of the official royal Twitter accounts. The Royal Family — @RoyalFamily The official account of King Charles and Queen Camilla, which also covers the work of the Duke and Duchess of…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria visits one of Europe's oldest national parks

Crown Princess Victoria has visited Sonfjället National Park, the latest stop on her goal to visit all of Sweden’s national parks to encourage enjoying the outdoors. The Sonfjället National Park is located in the province of Härjedalen in central Sweden, and is best known for its mountain views and its animal population, which includes bears, moose and lynxes. Crown Princess…
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Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik shows off medal for Royal Run

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…
The Netherlands

Historian speaks on King Willem-Alexander's legacy after marking 10 years as King

After a decade of reigning, King Willem-Alexander’s legacy is already being examined by Dutch historians, and one brands him ‘ordinary’ compared to his mother, Princess Beatrix. The historian Han van Bree, who specialises in the Dutch Royal Family, spoke to Vortsen about King Willem-Alexander’s legacy so far. He opined that the King rules more like his grandmother, Juliana, than his…
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British Royals

What are the Crown Jewels?

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…
King Charles III

King Charles III is one of Time's most influential people of the year

King Charles III has been named on Time magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people just weeks ahead of his coronation. In a tribute written by British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, The King is lauded for his charitable work with The Prince’s Trust and his ability to blend the traditional aspects of monarchy with a modern touch that is relevant in today’s world. The King…
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