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The symbols of majesty on show in the Coronation State Portraits of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

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6th May 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla have unveiled their Coronation State Portraits that are now on display at the National Gallery. The paintings reveal the historic and personal choices that they made in their wardrobe for the Coronation.  Created by artist Peter Kuhfeld, His Majesty’s formal portrait includes several indications of his position as Monarch. The Imperial State Crown, only worn at…
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The Edinburghs

The Duchess of Edinburgh continues to grow her support for the military with a spotlight on mental health

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3rd May 2025
The Duchess of Edinburgh is taking on a wider range of duties linked to the military and one of her latest events saw her supporting retired soldiers – and it involved bingo! Sophie headed to the Royal Hospital Chelsea for an evening of games with some of the three hundred former serving personnel who now live there as pensioners. With a glass of something sparkling on the table in…
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Sweden

This princess just became the third member of her family to use the same, on trend coat

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2nd May 2025
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden celebrated his birthday at the Royal Palace in Stockholm with a number of firsts. He was joined by his family and they had clearly compared notes on style before their appearance with some even swapping clothes for some real royal recycling. While King Carl Gustaf was joined by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Carl Philip in the courtyard for the salute, the…
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Luxembourg

This royal isn't letting the small matter of an abdication stop his plans for a big jubilee

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1st May 2025
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has announced celebrations for his Silver Jubilee – even though he will actually abdicate before completing twenty five years on the throne. Grand Duke Henri will enjoy three days of celebrations for a quarter of a century of rule in June this year. However, he actually doesn’t complete the 25 years until October 8 this year. And by then, he will have…
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