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The niece of a pope who became Queen of France

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28th April 2025
She was the mother of three kings, the wife of another and the niece of a powerful pope and those links aren’t even the most interesting things about a woman who ended up having a whole age named after her. She’s a controversial figure, even now, but her impact on royal history is undeniable.Catherine de Medici was born into the famous aristocratic Florentine family on 13 April…
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King Frederik heads to Japan as Danish royals decide on who will be in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis

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23rd April 2025
King Frederik of Denmark has announced that he will be making an official visit to Japan.Receiving an invitation from the Japanese government, King Frederik will be visiting Japan from 23 to 25 April. He will be joined by a Danish delegation, though Queen Mary will not be travelling with him. The trip will be a busy one, as there are several focuses for the trip, including sustainability…
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