Belgium

King Philippe speaks of the 'power of love' as he reviews the Chelsea Pensioners at Founder's Day Parade

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9th June 2023
The King of the Belgians has spoken of hope for the future and the ‘power of love’ during his address at the traditional Founder’s Parade at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.King Philippe was guest of honour at the annual parade which marks the foundation of the institution for retired soldiers by King Charles II.There is often a royal guest at Founder’s Day and in the…
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Features

A rainbow of royal wedding bouquets

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9th June 2023
We’re used to seeing royal brides with white flowers. Many a regal wedding has featured a posy of pretty cream flowers, dotted with hints of green and matching the dress to perfection. Bright bouquets are a rarity but they make their mark. As summer gets into full…
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Royal Wedding Flowers: the myrtle of Sofiero

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8th June 2023
The royal family of Sweden do like a royal wedding in June. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia married in the month as did all three of their children while three of the king’s four sisters were June brides, too. And all of them had something else in common, too. For every Swedish royal bride since 1935 has had a very sentimental and poignant addition to their bouquets. All of them have…
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British Royals

How many millions of people enjoyed a Coronation Big Lunch? The numbers are in...

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7th June 2023
The total number of people who took part in a Coronation Big Lunch has been revealed.Almost twenty per cent of the population of the UK enjoyed a celebration to mark the moment that King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned.The Eden Project, which organises the community events, said that 13.4 million people across the country took part in a Coronation Big Lunch.The celebrations…
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British Royals

The new line of succession to the throne of King Charles III

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6th June 2023
The arrival of a new baby in the House of Windsor means a shuffle in the line of succession.Princess Eugenie has given birth to her second child. Ernest Brooksbank is now thirteenth in line, meaning others have moved down a spot.The first thirty people in the line of succession are now:The Prince of WalesPrince George of WalesPrincess Charlotte of WalesPrince Louis of…
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