Spain

Princess Leonor's sweet style nod to her mother, Queen Letizia, on historic day

The heir to the throne of Spain has sworn allegiance to her country’s constitution in an historic ceremony in Madrid and paid a style nod to her mother as she did it.Princess Leonor chose a white trouser suits for one of the most important moments of her royal life, an echo of the outfit famously worn by her mother, Letizia, for the formal ceremony that followed her engagement to the…
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Spain

'Leonormania' as the future queen of Spain comes of age

The future queen of Spain has taken centre stage in her royal family’s life as a milestone approaches. In the weeks before Princess Leonor turns 18, and comes of age, the heir to the throne has been the highest profile member of her dynasty. On October 31st 2023, as she reaches adulthood, Leonor assumes the right to reign by herself, should she need to, and can also act as regent if…
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Spain

Queen Sofia to miss historic event for the sake of King Juan Carlos

Queen Sofia will miss the moment her granddaughter, Princess Leonor, makes an historic promise because her husband, King Juan Carlos, won’t be there.On the day that Leonor, Princess of Asturias, turns 18, will swear allegiance to the Constitution of Spain in the country’s parliament.Juan Carlos will be in Madrid on the day, October 31st 2023, but won’t be at the solemn…
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History

Tales of Tudor ghosts: Jane Seymour

She was the queen who gave Henry VIII the son he so desired but Jane Seymour’s story had far from a happy ending. The consort died just a few days after presenting the Tudor monarch with his longed for male heir and is now said to haunt one of the most famous royal residences in the world. Royal Central takes a look at the stories of Jane’s ghost at Hampton Court Palace.In the…
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