Features

Not your usual royal name: England once had an heir to the throne called Alfonso and he was very nearly king

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24th November 2025
There are some names that just scream royal – George, Edward, Elizabeth, Anne. Kings and queens have a tendency to keep it in the family when it comes to christening their offspring and so a certain quota of names have become associated with royalty. Alphonso isn’t one of them but for over a decade, it was actually the name of England’s heir to the throne and one of the most…
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Spain

King Juan Carlos of Spain makes unexpected statement about King Felipe on historic day

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20th November 2025
King Juan Carlos has surprised his son and successor, King Felipe, with an unexpected public statement about him on an historic day for Spain. The country is reflecting on the fiftieth anniversary of the death of the fascist dictator, Francisco Franco, and the restoration of the monarchy. A series of public events are planned to mark half a century of new Borbon rule but Juan Carlos, the…
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The Royal Wedding bouquet that vanished: the untold story behind Queen Elizabeth II’s Big Day

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20th November 2025
Royal weddings often follow a familiar pattern. They unfold in grand, historic churches with brides dressed in sweeping white gowns and glittering heirloom tiaras, while grooms stand proudly in military uniform. They are accompanied by long lines of bridesmaids and pageboys, with centuries of tradition dictating every step. What begins as a family celebration becomes a global spectacle. But…
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