History

The prince whose death changed a dynasty

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6th November 2024
The Stuart dynasty changed forever with King Charles I. His turbulent reign ended with his execution and the monarchy’s abolishment. However, he was never meant to be king. Who was meant to be the second Stuart monarch?Prince Henry Frederick was born on 19 February 1594 at Stirling Castle to King James VI of Scotland and Queen Anne of Denmark.As heir to the Scottish throne, Henry…
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Denmark

Queen Mary and Princess Josephine make style statement at hunt

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4th November 2024
Queen Mary and Princess Josephine of Denmark embraced the hunt for their autumnally chic outfits at the Hubertus Hunt on Sunday, 3 November.The Hubertus Hunt is an annual hunt held in the Deer Park at Klampenborg on the first Sunday of November each year. It marks the conclusion of the hunting season for the 160 riders who take part. The event remains popular with upwards of 40,000…
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Monaco

Prince Albert of Monaco carries on his parents' legacies

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3rd November 2024
Prince Albert II of Monaco was in New York City last weekend to mark a milestone anniversary for the Prince Grace Foundation-USA.Prince Albert attended the Princess Grace Awards Gala at the Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. The glittering event celebrated the Princess Grace Foundation- USA’s 40th anniversary.The foundation was created in 1984 to honour Princess Grace of Monaco’s legacy…
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History

The Austrian Archduchess whose immunity led to her becoming a queen

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2nd November 2024
Marie Antoinette is one of the most talked about figures in history, known for centuries as the poster child for the excesses of the French court. But a disfiguring disease played a part in her marrying the heir to the French throne. Archduchess Maria Antonia Josefa Johanna was born on 2 November 1755 to the Empress Maria Theresa and Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor. She was the youngest…
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