British Royals

Playing Diana gets Kristen Stewart an Oscar nod

Kristen Stewart landed her first Oscar nomination for portraying the late Diana, Princess of Wales in Spencer. The nominations, announced on Tuesday morning, recognise the best performances in film over the past year. Stewart was critically lauded for her portrayal of Diana over the holiday period at Sandringham in 1992 when her marriage to Prince Charles has broken down, and she contemplates a…
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Royal Olympians: Zara Tindall

The British Royal Family counts several Olympians in their midst, but only one member has ever won an elusive medal: Zara Tindall, the only daughter of the Princess Royal, who followed in her parents’ footsteps in equestrianism. Before we take a look at Zara’s path to…
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Mary at 50: her passion for health issues

Crown Princess Mary’s patronages are varied, but a core theme runs through her royal work: her tireless support of health and healthcare organisations. Her health-related patronages number 17 total and feature organisations related to heart health, stroke research, brain injury support, maternal health, twin research, kidney support, mental health support, rare disease research, and the World…
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What are Elizabeth II's titles?

With Queen Elizabeth II celebrating 70 years on the throne, let’s take a look at all the titles she uses as Monarch. Upon her accession on 6 February 1952, then-Princess Elizabeth became Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, having decided to keep her given name as her regnal…
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Who has been Crown Princess of Denmark?

Ahead of a new exhibition highlighting Crown Princess Mary and the four Crown Princesses of Denmark preceding her, let’s take a look at the women who have held the title Crown Princess of Denmark. Louise of Hesse-Kassel The first modern Crown Princess of Denmark was Louise of Hesse-Kassel. Born Louise Wilhelmine Frederikke Caroline Auguste Julie on 7 September 1817 in Hesse, she was the…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

Foundation Spotlight: The Prince's Foundation

The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge visited The Prince’s Foundation on 3 February, and if you’re curious about the foundation’s work, here’s a primer. The Prince’s Foundation was formed in 2018 after a merger of several of Prince Charles’s Trusts: The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust, The Great…
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