British Royals

King Charles brings together faith leaders at Buckingham Palace to discuss challenges and cohesion

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14th December 2023
The King has heard from faith leaders around the UK about the challenges faced by their different communities. His Majesty was joined by members of different faiths at a special meeting at Buckingham Palace. They discussed the issues they were facing as well as how they are working together to foster cohesion and stronger bonds. Inter faith work has long been a focus for The King and he…
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A future queen's day of history takes centre stage on royal Christmas card

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12th December 2023
It was an historic day for a future queen and it’s become the centrepiece of her family’s festive greeting. An image of Princess Leonor from the day she came of age and swore her allegiance to the Spanish Constitution has been chosen for the Spanish royal Christmas car this year. Leonor is seen with her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, and her younger sister, Infanta…
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British Royals

The princess whose low key royal wedding attracted global attention

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12th December 2023
The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence are celebrating their wedding anniversary. The couple mark 31 years of marriage on December 12th 2023. Their wedding was one of the most unusual in the history of the House of Windsor. It was low key, taking place at a small Scottish church rather than one of the grand venues used for other Royal Family weddings. Despite that, it…
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British Royals

The first royal Christmas speech

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11th December 2023
The royal Christmas speech is now an important part of the festive season with the Monarch addressing country and Commonwealth every December 25th at 3pm. Christmas lunches and celebrations are built around it and millions tune in to hear the address. However, this special tradition is less than a century old and it is very much an innovation of the House of WIndsor. The first Christmas speech…
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