Denmark

New portraits of King Frederik and Queen Mary unveiled

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have released new official portraits as the first year of their reign is quickly coming to a close. The new Danish King and Queen have released one joint and two individual portraits. These follow gala portraits that were released in April 2024.  While the gala portraits are being sent to Danish embassies, consulates, government buildings, and…
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Royal News

The Royal Family's dazzling aquamarines

Queen Camilla wore the Aquamarine Ribbon Tiara for the first time at the Diplomatic Reception. However, the British Royal Family has several impressive aquamarine jewels in their vaults.  The aquamarine tiara chosen by Queen Camilla has also been a favourite of the…
British Royals

Prince William focuses on homelessness impact on women

Prince William visited Newport to learn more about how women experiencing homelessness are given support and hope.  The Prince of Wales focused on the importance of providing specific support to women who are experiencing homelessness.  Findings of the work by his Homewards campaign discussed how women face different concerns when they are sleeping rough. They are more likely to experience…
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History

Queen Alexandra: the original royal fashion influencer

Although she was only queen consort for nine years before she became the dowager, Alexandra of Denmark was the most fashionable Queen of the United Kingdom in modern history. Who was this unwitting royal fashion influencer? The then-Princess Alexandra of Denmark arrived in England on 7 March 1863 to marry Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales. The press had already seized on the beautiful young…
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Royal News

A warmer welcome for King Felipe and Queen Letizia as they return to Valencia

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have returned to the flood damaged towns of Valencia and received a warmer welcome than their first visit. The Spanish King and Queen visited Chiva, a town west of Valencia that was ravaged by floods on 29 October. When they first visited the area in the days following the flood, Felipe and Letizia were hit with mud as the crowds shouted at them…
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