British Royals

A warm reunion as the Prince and Princess of Wales welcome Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel to Windsor Castle

The Prince and Princess of Wales have welcomed Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden to Windsor Castle. The heir to the Swedish throne and here husband are in the UK for an official visit. They hugged the Prince and Princess as they met in a very warm encounter. The four then posed for official photos before a private audience. Later, William and Catherine along with…
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Spain

The hidden meaning in the colour of dress chosen by Princess Leonor for important event

The Princess of Asturias has attended the opening of the Spanish parliament for the first time and sparked a debate about whether her choice of dress carries an important message. Princess Leonor wore a green dress for the event at the Cortes where she listed to her father, King Felipe, give a speech. The colour green has been seen as a sign of support for the monarchy for decades now. In…
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Features

The royal wedding that glittered for a dynasty heading for crisis

It was a wedding featuring two very popular royals and two ceremonies and it led to one of the most influential unions of the 20th century. The marriage of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece, on November 29th 1934, was a day that changed the House of Windsor forever. The couple matched each other in popularity and royal suitability. The groom was the dashing fourth son of…
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British Royals

If ever a wedding dress summed up its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh

It was the last Windsor wedding of the 20th century and a turning point for the Royal Family after a troubled time. The bride chose a modern gown with nods to history and it soon became a classic. If ever a royal wedding dress summed up its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Subtle, elegant and…
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