Luxembourg

The prince turned DJ providing a soundtrack to an abdication

Two royal dynasties are keeping things in the family in a very modern way. It involves social media, dance music and a DJ who was recently revealed to be third in line to a throne.It all starts with a garden party. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has been hosting some sun soaked garden parties at Berg Castle in the past few days as his reign winds to a close – he’s set to abdicate…
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Royal News

First into the royal box at Wimbledon 2025 - Sarah, Duchess of York

There was a surprise first appearance in the royal box at Wimbledon 2025 as Princess Beatrice and her mum took centre stage on Centre Court.Beatrice was joined by Sarah, Duchess of York on the first day of this year’s All England Championship.The two enjoyed a thrilling match between defending champion, Carlos Alcarez, and Italian player, Fabio Fognini.Also in the royal box was…
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Features

The royal bride who wore her sister's wedding dress

It was a royal wedding with a recycled gown worn by a woman who gave up her royal status for love. When Princess Desiree of Sweden got married, she left her HRH status at the altar to be with the man she loved. And she did it in a wedding dress already worn by her sister.Princess Desiree of Sweden married Baron Niclas Silfvershiold in June 1964.The princess was the second of the four…
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The myrtle of Sofiero: a royal wedding tradition for queens and princesses

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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