British Royals

The Prince of Wales does flatcap chic

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13th June 2025
Although the Princess of Wales has long been celebrated for setting fashion trends (known as the “Kate effect”), The Prince of Wales has also had several stylish moments in the last year. For his latest appearance, he chose a stylish accessory for a major announcement in Dartmoor. Prince William was on Dartmoor to highlight an ambitious restoration project. The Duchy of Cornwall will be…
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Features

Henry VIII's first royal wedding

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12th June 2025
King Henry VIII is known for his six wives. They were divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded – and one survived. However, before he charged down the path of continually trading in wives to hopefully find the “one”, he married his elder brother’s widow, Catherine of Aragon, at Greenwich Palace on 11 June 1509. Daughter of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of…
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British Royals

Another royal visit to Canada is already on the agenda

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12th June 2025
Less than a month after King Charles and Queen Camilla made their first visit to Canada as Sovereign and consort, another royal visit to the country has already been announced. The Duke of Edinburgh will be visiting Canada towards the end of June.On 25 June, His Royal Highness is expected to visit Prince Edward Island (named for his great-great-great-great grandfather, Prince Edward, Duke…
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Norway

Crown Princess Mette-Marit gets to grill one of her favourite authors

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9th June 2025
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has widely shared her love of literature and reading and supports a number of literary events. Now, she has hosted a panel with celebrated Japanese author Haruki Murakami, a rare public appearance for the author. It also was a reunion for the two after a surprise first meeting.The Norwegian Literature Festival is the largest literary festival in the…
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