British Royals

King Charles and Queen Camilla present new award named after Elizabeth II at the Chelsea Flower Show

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23rd May 2023
It’s an event steeped in royal tradition and patronised by many monarchs through the decades and now, just weeks after his Coronation, Charles III has paid his first visit to the Chelsea Flower Show as King. His Majesty, accompanied by Queen Camilla, toured the famous show on the evening of May 22nd, hours before the gates were due to open to the public. [getty…
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The unhappy royal bride who links King Charles III and Prince Albert of Monaco

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19th May 2023
While some links between royal houses are well known and rather close, others are a little more distant and perhaps all the more interesting for that. And although the links between Albert II and Charles III might be stretched, they are still there. The connection between the House of Windsor and the House of Grimaldi begins in the 19th century when Albert I, Prince of Monaco married a British…
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Is it time to rethink when kings and queens should hold Jubilees?

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17th May 2023
Sweden is about to start a summer of celebrations to mark a very special event. The reign of King Carl XVI Gustaf reaches half a century this year. The party for his Golden Jubilee will see Sweden sparkle but after this special milestone, the Jubilee juggernaut slows down. The Grand Duke of Luxembourg hits 25 years of rule in 2025 while Prince Albert II of Monaco will reach Silver Jubilee status…
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A right royal night at the BAFTAs sees Paddington lead tributes to Queen Elizabeth II again

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15th May 2023
The time that Queen Elizabeth II took tea with Paddington Bear has been named the most memorable TV moment of 2022 at a prestigious awards ceremony. The Platinum Jubilee special won a TV BAFTA after topping a public vote to find out the stand out segment of the year. The two minute sketch, which began the Platinum Party during the Jubilee in June 2022, topped the poll for Most Memorable…
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