British Royals

Princess Anne and Sophie join King Charles and Queen Camilla for special Buckingham Palace reception

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21st October 2023
The King and Queen have hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to thank some of those involved in the final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II. People who played a part in the lying in state and funeral of Her Late Majesty were welcomed by Their Majesties to a special reception. The Princess Royal and the Duchess of Edinburgh joined King Charles and Queen Camilla to express their own gratitude…
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Features

The royal bridesmaid who became a queen

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21st October 2023
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress…
British Royals

The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland: the iconic tiara just worn for the first time by Queen Camilla

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18th October 2023
It is among the most iconic of all royal tiaras and one that denoted the beginning of a new reign. The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara was worn frequently throughout her historic reign by Queen Elizabeth II. Her Late Majesty chose it for the first portraits of her record breaking tenure. And now, it has been worn, for the first time, by Queen Camilla. This all diamond tiara began…
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Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf speaks of sorrow after two Swedish people are killed in terror attack in Brussels

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17th October 2023
The King of Sweden has sent condolences to the families of two of his compatriots killed in a terror attack in Brussels. Two men were shot dead while fans gathered at a cafe to watch a football match in the Belgian capital. A third person was injured. Police in Belgium later found the gunman who was shot and later died of his injuries. King Carl XVI Gustaf said his whole family were thinking…
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Interests

The future monarchs who will one day reign in Europe

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17th October 2023
They are the people who will one day reign and their role has an importance that pervades every element of their lives. Being the heir means preparation for a throne that starts early and only ends with accession. From the first in lines who grew up in pole position to those who took the part when adults, here are the heirs of Europe in 2023. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark Photo by Hasse…
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