The Netherlands

The Princess of Orange returns to royal duties after major surgery

Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands was back on royal duty after a major injury.  Just over a week after having surgery to repair a broken arm, the Princess of Orange accompanied her father to present a new regimental standard.  King Willem-Alexander and his eldest daughter visited the Princess Catharina-Amalia Hussars Regiment at Prince Bernhard Barracks in…
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Luxembourg

A return to a favourite tiara for Luxembourg's Grand Duchess as she hits front of legendary fashion magazine

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg has released several new portraits taken for an interview with ELLE Luxembourg. Instead of wearing one of her trusted tiaras, she chose the tiara that royal brides in Luxembourg wear: the Luxembourg Vine Leaves Tiara!  This floral tiara is largely shrouded in mystery. The Grand Ducal court has not confirmed when the tiara was made, when it was acquired…
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Features

The dramatic debut of a royal who would change the Crown forever

He was the man who wore the Crown of two countries but his birth left many wondering if he would survive to succeed his mother. He was James VI of Scotland and James I of England and while his reign began the process of unifying two kingdoms, his debut was dramatic and dangerous. A queen forced to cling to her Crown James was the only child of Mary, Queen of Scots, and Henry Stuart, Lord…
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British Royals

King Charles approves a new Great Seal of Canada

The Governor General of Canada’s office has shared the new Great Seal of Canada. King Charles approved the design while he was visiting Canada on 26 and 27 May, a design that represents him individually and the crown.  There are two distinct pieces of the Great Seal. The outer ring is specific to King Charles and will be changed for each reign accordingly; it reads “CHARLES III • KING OF…
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