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The quiet royal home that was at the heart of the monarchy for almost a century

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11th August 2025
Kensington Palace is now known as a quieter royal residence where members of the extended royal family live away from prying eyes. However, it was at the heart of both the Stuart and the Hanoverian dynasties. A royal retreat for a king and queenIn 1605, Sir George Coppin began building a two-storey mansion in the Jacobean style in the village of Kensington where he lived with his family.
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Luxembourg

Luxembourg is counting down to a new Grand Duke and there are now striking portraits of the ruler to be

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9th August 2025
Ahead of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg’s abdication in October, new portraits of his soon to be successor, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie have been released.The portraits are by artist Jacques Schneider who took to social media to share the images. He has created two portraits of Guillaume, one portrait of Stephanie, and one joint portrait. He…
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Royal News

Surprise and delight as Princess Alexandra makes rare appearance for grandson

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8th August 2025
One of Queen Elizabeth II’s closest family members has made a rare public appearance and it’s been warmly welcomed. Princess Alexandra of Kent, the late Queen’s cousin, saw her grandson, Alexander Ogilvy, graduate from the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst. The 28 year old’s father is James Ogilvy, the son of Princess Alexandra and Sir Angus Ogilvy. Before…
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British Royals

Princess Anne is back to her roots on Dublin trip

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8th August 2025
The Princess Royal has carried out a very important meeting in Dublin but managed to add in an engagement that suited her to perfection.As well as hosting a farewell meeting with outgoing President Michael D. Higgins, the Princess headed to a very famous equestrian event in the Irish capital.Princess Anne marks special anniversaryEver the dedicated horsewoman, Her Royal Highness…
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