Features

The fabulous royal jewellery set missing a tiara

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28th September 2024
The Royal Family has an incredible amethyst demi-parure in their collection that is rarely seen but still impressive.A demi-parure is a coordinating set of jewellery that does not have a tiara.The Kent Amethyst Demi-Parure is the oldest set in the Windsor family vaults. The set has a necklace, a pair of earrings, three broaches, and a pair of hair combs. The necklace is…
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Luxembourg

A debut for one of Europe's newest princes

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27th September 2024
Although he is not even two years old, Prince François of Luxembourg stole the limelight from one of the world’s best known figures, Pope Francis.Prince François accompanied his parents, Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie, and his brother, Prince Charles, when…
Denmark

The history of dogs gets royal recognition

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27th September 2024
Queen Mary has given the royal seal of approval to the favourite royal pet everywhere: dogs! In her role as Royal Patron of Denmark’s Frie Forskningsfond, Queen Mary presented Christy Anna Hipsley with the award for “Original Idea of the Year”. Hipsley, from the…
Belgium

Pope Francis arrives in Belgium for three day visit

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27th September 2024
Pope Francis has had a busy day with a visit to Luxembourg before arriving in Belgium on Thursday.The Pope arrived in Brussels on a flight from Luxembourg and was welcomed by the guard of honour, as well as a military band and children’s choir performing.King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium were also on hand at Melsbroek military airport to greet Pope Francis at the…
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Royal News

Princess Delphine to join Belgium's royals at mass with the Pope

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27th September 2024
Pope Francis is in Belgium for a three day visit to the faithful and Belgium’s newest princess will be attending a major event. Pope Francis will be leading a Mass at Brussels’ Stadium on Sunday, 29 September where over 35,000 Belgian Catholics are expected to attend.Princess Delphine and her partner, Mr. James O’Hare, will be joining King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Princess…
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Spain

Dalí gives King Felipe the giggles

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26th September 2024
King Felipe of Spain appeared to be enjoying himself while he was in Girona for the 50th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the Dali Museum. The Dalí Museum opened in 1974 and was the artist’s last great project. Dalí himself planned the theatre-museum that…
British Royals

Post Office campaigner becomes Sir Alan Bates at first autumn investiture

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26th September 2024
The Princess Royal has hosted the first autumn Investiture at Windsor Castle and the Post Office campaigner Alan Bates received a knighthood. Sir Alan is best known for his hard-fought campaign for post office staff who were wrongly convicted of fraud, a decades-long battle to have injustices righted. The 70 year old from Wales was listed in The King’s Birthday Honours list that was…
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