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These royals are all celebrating birthdays on the same date and there are photos to prove it

While there are obviously royal birthdays scattered throughout the year, some days seem to attract the celebrations. And it turns out that 16 April is the birthday to have with four royals celebrating. Denmark’s Queen Margrethe is marking her 85th birthday and her royal family shared some striking new portraits for the day. Margrethe was born in 1940 to the future King Frederik IX and…
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European Royals

This king wants you to ask him anything at all - and he's set up a website to make it easier

Have you ever wanted to ask a king a question?  You will finally have your chance as King Philippe of the Belgians is taking questions to celebrate his 65th birthday! Well, we think he is. It was actually his four children who made the announcement as their papa marked his big day. Heir to the throne, Princess Elisabeth, along with her siblings, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, and Princess…
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The royal wedding present that legend says holds a piece of the True Cross

Queen Alexandra is the focus of a new exhibition at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, and one of her most impressive pieces of jewellery will be on display.The Edwardians: Age of Elegance is a new exhibition opening at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace on Friday, 11 April. The exhibition explores the glamour and elegance of the Edwardian age, focusing on Queen Alexandra and…
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Royal News

This beautiful queen was the first real royal style influencer and her most famous dress is now on show

One of the most famous royal dresses ever made, and one that ripped up the regal rule book, is being revealed to the public in all its glory.Royal watchers in London are in for a major treat with an historic royal coronation gown set to go on display at Buckingham Palace.Royal Collection TrustQueen Alexandra’s 1902 coronation gown will be on display in The Edwardians: Age of…
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