Denmark

The royal family that scaled new heights to put up their Christmas tree

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4th December 2023
There’s long been debate about whether the two direct heirs to a throne can fly together but is it allowed for both to climb a rather flimsy looking ladder at the same time?As Denmark’s royals put up their Christmas tree, the first and second in line to the country’s crown simultaneously clambered up a wooden, free standing ladder to make sure the festive decorations looked as pretty as…
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The future queen who has to take second place to a younger brother in a different line of succession

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3rd December 2023
She’s in line to be Queen of Norway one day, but Princess Ingrid Alexandra has to take a lower place in another line of succession thanks to different rules. She is one step behind her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, in the line to the British throne.Ingrid Alexandra is second in line to Norway’s crown. Her father, Crown Prince Haakon, is first in line and she is directly behind…
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British Royals

The stunning necklace of a future queen made famous again by the Princess of Wales

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1st December 2023
Sparkling with diamonds and studded with creamy pearls, it is a perfect fit for bridal white so it’s no surprise that a rather impressive royal necklace was created for a marriage.Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace is a rarely seen royal gem but it has a romantic as well as regal history.You get no prizes for guessing the provenance of this particular royal jewel. As it name…
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British Royals

The Royal Family put up their Christmas tree

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1st December 2023
The Christmas tree at one of the oldest royal castles in the world is now sparkling for visitors.The decorations at Windsor Castle have gone up as Advent gets under way and they have an historic theme in 2023.It’s the 675th anniversary of the foundation of the…
King Charles III

King Charles causes a heated royal debate - with his tie

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1st December 2023
The King has given a nod to his father’s royal ancestors with a rather unusual style pick.His Majesty was spotted in a tie covered in the Greek flag as he gave a keynote speech at the COP28 summit in Dubai.He was addressing world leaders in one of the biggest speeches of his reign so far.King Charles is, of course, descended from the Greek royal family on his father’s side. His…
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