Features

The King who clung on to make a queen

King William IV, known as the Sailor King, inherited the throne when his elder brother, George IV, died in 1830 with no surviving heirs. Although William had no legitimate children of his own, he still did everything he could to help the young woman he wanted to take the throne do it in her own way. For William IV’s heir was Princess Victoria of Kent and there was a big barrier between her…
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Features

The scandalous emerald that just made a Royal Ascot appearance

The King and Queen made a triumphant entry to Royal Ascot, embracing the history and pomp of one of the Royal Family’s most beloved traditions. Queen Camilla put a spotlight on family tradition by wearing some of the oldest stones in the Royal Family’s collection.  The Queen embraced the green of the race course with her deep green day dress and matching hat. The real star of her ensemble…
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Belgium

Belgium's King Philippe introduces two new family members

King Philippe of the Belgians has revealed why he doesn’t wear a crown and no one really noticed because he also brought along a puppy. The Belgian king was answering questions sent to him after he issued a social media invitation to grill him on any subject as part of his 65th birthday celebrations. Members of the public were able to submit questions to the Belgian king to learn more…
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Royal News

The Princess of Wales returns to historic royal event

The Order of the Garter service is a major event on the royal calendar each year, with royals taking part in the service and more attending as guests. As expected, The Princess of Wales and The Duchess of Edinburgh were there and looking very summery.  The two royals were outside St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle to watch the Garter procession before the service. Both their husbands are…
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