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The historic crown King Charles wore to the State Opening of Parliament

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17th July 2024
King Charles has read his speech at the State Opening of Parliament and he was wearing one of the most important symbols of monarchy for it, the Imperial State Crown. The Imperial State Crown is worn by the British monarch when they leave Westminster Abbey at the end of their Coronation. They also wear the Imperial State Crown for the State Opening of Parliament. (Queen Elizabeth II chose to…
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Queen Camilla steps into a house that kept a writer opposed to royalty safe in exile

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17th July 2024
The Queen was able to visit a very special home when she spent some time at Hauteville House on Guernsey, the former residence of French author, Victor Hugo.Queen Camilla was able to visit Hauteville House, now a museum, in St. Peter Port. Hugo was exiled from France for his anti-royalist political views in 1851 and lived on Guernsey from 1855 to 1870 when he was finally able to return to…
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Queen Margrethe is back at the ballet

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15th July 2024
Queen Margrethe was back at the theatre to enjoy a mixed programme of ballet from the World Ballet Company at Sostrupp Castle on Norddjurs. The queen was able to see the World Ballet Company perform excerpts of Sleeping Beauty, Manon, and Giselle, three beloved classical story ballets on Saturday evening. Although the performance had originally been scheduled for outside of Sostrupp…
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Royal News

Sweden's royal family together for special celebration

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14th July 2024
The Swedish Royal Family spent Sunday together at Solliden celebrating Crown Princess Victoria’s 47th birthday.Crowds gathered at Soliden to see the Crown Princess on her special day.Crown Princess Victoria with her parents, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia (SVT/ fair use)The Crown Princess walked along the waiting crowds to greet visitors and to chat with people. King Carl…
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