Features

The royal romance that shocked society, created kings and led to war

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30th July 2023
It was a famous royal love story that shocked as much as it thrilled and its descendants still hold thrones today.John of Gaunt was the ultra-ambitious prince whose desire to be a king almost cost him his life, Katherine Swynford was the mysterious commoner who supplanted a queen in his affections. Their relationship lasted decades, survived a serious separation and ultimately led to the…
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Features

Why didn't Queen Victoria have a Silver Jubilee?

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27th July 2023
Victoria was the monarch who invented jubilees as we know them. The celebrations of 1887 and 1897 are among the most famous events of royal history and helped shape her legacy. But our modern minds assume there must also have been a silver version, for that is the pattern we are used to. Elizabeth II, the ultimate Jubilee Monarch, began her unprecedented run of anniversary celebrations in 1977 as…
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Norway

Norway's heir, Crown Prince Haakon, celebrates milestone birthday

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20th July 2023
The heir to the throne of Norway is marking a special birthday in a summer focused where the country’s monarchy is focusing on the future.Crown Prince Haakon Magnus turns 50 on July 20th 2023 with the Royal Court issuing a new photo for the occasion and opening up an online portal for wellwishers to send congratulatory messages.As he reached his half century, the Crown Prince was…
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Spain

King Felipe is the first to congratulate Carlos Alcaraz, the new Wimbledon champion

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16th July 2023
King Felipe VI led congratulations on Centre Court as Carlos Alcaraz claimed the Gentlemen’s Singles title at Wimbledon.And the new champion thanked his monarch for attending. As he spoke to the crowd after his win, Carlos Alcaraz said he had played twice in front of his king and had won both times, joking that he wanted Felipe VI to attend more of his matches for that reason.[getty…
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