British Royals

How Princess Anne's arrival was announced to the world

The Princess Royal has become a steady force in the Royal Family, known for her dedication to the Crown and continual service. However, her birth was relatively quiet compared to that of her elder brother.Princess Anne, born the daughter of an heirThe then-Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip had started their family on 14 November 1948 when their son and eldest child, Prince Charles…
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Royal News

Sophie announces overseas trip - Duchess of Edinburgh is set for Canada

The Duchess of Edinburgh has made a very subtle announcement about her plans for the autumn.Buckingham Palace has shared in the Royal Diary that the Duchess of Edinburgh will be visiting Canada on 4 September.Sophie off to CanadaThe Royal Diary now shows an entry for the Duchess that shows she will be visiting the province of Alberta in September. No further information has been…
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Denmark

King Frederik moves palaces in preparation for autumn

King Frederik of Denmark looks to be happily enjoying his busy summer visiting several different areas of his country. He’s now back at Fredensborg Palace to enjoy time at home. King Frederik watched the Changing of the Guard ceremony on his return. It takes place every Friday at 12:00pm noon; it finishes up in the courtyard where the new guard officially begins. Because King…
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Features

While corgis stole the spotlight for decades, this royal couple adored their pugs

While the late Queen Elizabeth II loved her corgis more than anything, and King Charles and Queen Camilla adore their terriers, one royal couple enshrined their love of dogs in another way.The Duke and Duchess of Windsor lived a somewhat limited life, largely in France, after Edward abdicated the throne in December 1936. The couple, were known for their extravagant ways and they were…
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