Royal News

How Buckingham Palace broke the news of King Charles III's cancer diagnosis: the full statement

King Charles III is being treated for cancer. His Majesty began a schedule of regular outpatient treatments in London on February 5th 2024, just days after finding out he had cancer. Buckingham Palace revealed the news in a short statement the same day. Here is the statement in full: ”During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate…
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British Royals

What we know so far of The King's cancer diagnosis

The King has been diagnosed with cancer and will stop public facing duties while he receives treatment. Buckingham Palace announced His Majesty’s illness in a short statement but revealed little more about the form of cancer King Charles has. The statement noted that it was the procedure for The King’s benign prostate enlargement that led to the diagnosis but says, clearly, that…
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Royal News

Prince William, Prince Harry and The King's siblings all informed of Charles III's cancer diagnosis before announcement

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince William and Prince Harry were both told of The King’s cancer diagnosis before the public announcement was made. All of His Majesty’s siblings were also informed ahead of the news being made public. The Royal Family will continue to support King Charles III as he begins treatment for his illness. His Majesty will stop all public facing…
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European Royals

The queen who fought an assassin with flowers

She was the queen who tried to save her dynasty with nothing more than a bouquet of flowers. Maria Amelia saw her husband and eldest son mortally wounded at close range in an assassination that would hasten the demise of their dynasty. She had done all she could to save the…
Features

The romantic tiara worn by queens and princesses with an historic link to an empress

It’s among the most unusual pieces in any royal collection and, in recent years, it’s acquired a reputation as the go to tiara for Sweden’s royal brides. The diadem now known as ‘the Cameo’ has a long and romantic history. And since Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria both wore it for their wedding, it’s become the tiara associated with the most royal of…
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