Royal News

Queen Elizabeth II's beloved cousin, The Duke of Kent, celebrates birthday

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9th October 2024
The Royal Family is wishing a Happy Birthday to The Duke of Kent today as he is celebrating his 89th birthday.And as well as congratulations from King Charles and Queen Camilla, The Duke was serenaded by his old regiment. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards arrived on his front doorstep at Kensington Palace to play ”Happy Birthday”.The Duke was joined by his wife, the Duchess…
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Denmark

Queen Mary makes sartorial statement on first day of State Visit

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9th October 2024
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark were in Copenhagen on Tuesday to welcome the Icelandic President and her husband for the first incoming state visit of their reign. Queen Mary chose her ensemble from King Charles’ May 2023 coronation for the historic event on Tuesday.Queen Mary wore a vibrant purple Soeren Le Schmidt custom-made coat dress and a coordinating purple, sequined…
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European Royals

The king who just got a taste of life in space

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4th October 2024
King Philippe of Belgium’s was out of this world as he carried out a daring engagement. On Wednesday, King Philippe was in Cologne to visit the European Astronaut Training Centre.The Belgian king spent some time exploring what a space visit would be like, first by using virtual goggles to understand what he would see in space and then understanding the environment by exploring…
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Denmark

Queen Mary sets sail as visit to Brazil starts

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4th October 2024
Queen Mary of Denmark has arrived in Brazil to begin a busy solo visit.The trip began with a dramatic boat trip down the Amazon River and a visit to a nature reserve in the Rainforest. She was able to explore some of the Duke Adolpho Forest Reserve and see “the…
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The royal jewel with an ''unlucky'' stone that one queen rarely wore

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3rd October 2024
The Dutch Royal Family has one of the most impressive jewellery collections in Europe with Queen Maxima wearing historic pieces for almost every engagement she does. In 2023, she first wore a beautiful opal brooch that has been in the family for well over a century. However, it features opals which are said to be unlucky for anyone who doesn’t have them as a birth stone. And one Dutch queen…
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