British Royals

Sarah, Duchess of York joins Royal Family for the walk to church on Christmas morning

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25th December 2023
The Royal Family has attended morning service at Sandringham on Christmas morning. For the first time in several years, they were joined on the walk to St. Mary Magdalene by Sarah, Duchess of York. Fergie arrived alongside Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence. Prince Andrew strolled just ahead. King Charles III led the Royal Family on their walk, accompanied by Queen…
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Belgium

King Philippe of the Belgians speaks of the power of hope in his Christmas address

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24th December 2023
The King of the Belgians has spoken of the power of hope in a moving Christmas message that emphasised unity over division. In an address from the Royal Palace in Brussels, King Philippe outlined many of the difficulties facing his country as well as international issues, but said that hope could overcome all. The Belgian monarch noted the conflicts around the world which have gone on in…
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British Royals

How the Royal Family turned out in force for Together at Christmas

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24th December 2023
The Royal Family turned out in force for the now traditional Christmas carol service organised by the Princess of Wales. They gathered at Westminster Abbey for the special event which took the theme of the hope of new life. And in a year when children and those who care for them were honoured, it was the younger generation who came to the fore at this special royal event. The Prince and…
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Sweden

The romantic tiara worn by a royal bride on the day she became a queen

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23rd December 2023
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. It was worn by Silvia Sommerlath on the day she married King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and became the country’s queen. Their daughter, Crown Princess Victoria, also…
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