Denmark

Queen Margrethe marks New Year Day with great splendour as annual tradition finally returns

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2nd January 2023
A New Year’s tradition at the heart of the Danish Royal Family’s annual celebrations returned with great splendour on New Year’s Day. The annual levee and dinner for members of the Danish government and the court took place at Christian VII’s Palace in Amalienborg on the evening of 1 January. Queen Margrethe was accompanied by Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, Prince…
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British Royals

A new title for the Countess of Wessex

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31st December 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our second most read article was by Jess Ilse on the news that the Countess of Wessex has received a new title from Queen Elizabeth II. Originally published on 12th May 2022, the full post can be read below. The Countess of Wessex has received a new title from The Queen. Sophie has been named…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

ROYAL REVIEW OF 2022: A year of change for William and Catherine

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30th December 2022
Catherine celebrated her 40th birthday in early January, and we covered the milestone in usual style. There were deep dives into her arts-related patronages, sports-related patronages, and children’s patronages; her use of royal jewels and style evolution; how mental health became a defining focus for her work; how her first decade as a member of the Royal Family played out (plus 10 key moments…
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Queen Camilla

YEAR IN REVIEW: Camilla's time as Queen-in-Waiting

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29th December 2022
Queen Camilla. At the beginning of the year, it was still a prospective title; we didn’t even know if it would ever be used. The official line in January was still that Camilla would someday be referred to as Princess Consort, but in February, that all changed with one…
British RoyalsKing Charles III

REVIEW OF THE YEAR: The shadow king? Charles's last months as Prince of Wales

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29th December 2022
The year began for Prince Charles being praised for his dedication to duty as 70 years spent as heir to the throne and for his work as Prince of Wales. It ended with his accession and praise for the way he’s carried himself as King Charles III. Charles marked the new year with a special video message for those who fight to support human rights. He said, “I pray for peaceful resolutions to…
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