British Royals

The traditional christening gown worn by generations of the Royal Family

A royal baby born on a December day would go on to introduce a new chapter to an historic royal tradition. For over a century, the Royal Family always dressed babies in a lace christening gown for their baptisms. However, by the start of the 21st century it had become so fragile that it was feared continued use might damage it beyond repair. And so an intricate copy of the famous Victorian outfit…
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The Netherlands

Sparkling State Visit sees King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima welcome South Korea's President to the Netherlands

The King and Queen of the Netherlands have welcomed the President of South Korea on a State Visit. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima hosted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, for a two day visit which took in Amsterdam, Veldhoven and The Hague. The official welcome for the State Visit took place on Dam Square in Amsterdam on December 12th 2023. The Dutch King and the…
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British Royals

Prince William cooks Christmas lunch for homeless as he volunteers at The Passage

The Prince of Wales has cooked up Christmas dinner at an organisation supporting the homeless in London. Prince William put on his pinny and headed into the kitchen at The Passage in the capital to join other volunteers preparing a special meal. In a special video, shared by The Passage, the prince was seen cooking up some festive meals under the supervision of head chefs, Claudette and…
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Sweden

The sapphire tiara that became the favourite of an historic queen

Queen Silvia, who has been consort of Sweden longer than anyone else in the country’s history, is rather fond of the sapphire tiara belonging to her family’s dynasty. She’s worn it on many important occasions, including a string of Nobel Prize ceremonies and at the wedding of her only son, Prince Carl Philip. But the tiara, which is part of a particularly impressive parure, has a…
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