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YEAR IN REVIEW: How Paddington became an honourary member of the Royal Family in 2022

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27th December 2022
This has been a monumental year for the British Royal Family. It included a once-in-a-lifetime Platinum Jubilee, the death of the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch, and the start of a new reign. However, for many keen royal watchers, the biggest event of the year was a new addition to the Royal Family – Paddington Bear.  Paddington Bear’s relationship with the British Royal…
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The Dancing King celebrates Chanukah

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17th December 2022
King Charles is keeping a busy schedule in the lead-up to the holiday break. On Friday, he visited JW3 for a Chanukah reception and to meet with community members.  JW3, also known as the Jewish Community Centre London, was founded by Dame Vivien Duffield DBE and opened in October 2013. Open to members of any faith, the arts and culture centre also features educational and social…
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Sweden

All the jewels at Sweden's Nobel celebrations

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13th December 2022
The annual Nobel Prize ceremonies are one of the most anticipated yearly events for the Swedish Royal Family. It is a white-tie event, and the women in the family wear their best jewels. Given that the Swedish royals share their tiaras, necklaces, and more, it means that we…
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When to see royal Christmas speeches around Europe

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7th December 2022
Several monarchs share a holiday message to mark Christmas and the New Year. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands delivered the first royal Christmas message via radio in 1931, and King George V of Great Britain delivered his first Christmas message in 1932 to launch what would become the BBC World Service. Now, it’s a well established festive tradition. If you are interested, you can now…
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Belgium

The historic background of the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels - setting for many royal weddings

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29th November 2022
In September, Princess Maria Laura of Belgium married William Isvy at the historic Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels, with the whole Belgian Royal Family in attendance. It was just the latest royal wedding in Belgium to be held in the famous venue. The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula was built in the Brabantine Gothic style and is dedicated to both of the patron…
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