Sweden

Sweden's Royal Family join prayers for Ukraine

The royal family of Sweden has joined prayers for Ukraine on the first anniversary of the war. The special service took place at the church at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia all joined the congregation for the ceremony which was held on February 24th 2023, exactly a year after the invasion which led…
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British Royals

A show of support for Ukraine at Changing the Guard

Traditional music from Ukraine has been played at Buckingham Palace during the Changing of the Guard as another sign of support for the country as it enters a second year of war. Exactly twelve months on from the Russian invasion, the band of the Coldstream Guards played a Ukrainian military march, “Козацька Слава”, or ”Cossack Glory”. At 11am today…
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The Kents

The Duchess of Kent – from minor aristocracy to becoming one of the most respected royals

She has long been one of the most popular and well respected members of the Royal Family, even thought she stepped back from public life many years ago. The Duchess of Kent is held in warm regard by many and her calm demeanour and devotion to charitable causes turned her into a cornerstone of the House of Windsor in the late 20th century. However, her early life gave no indication of the royal…
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British Royals

Queen Camilla's poignant tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the Coronation

Queen Camilla is to use jewels that held a special place in the heart of Queen Elizabeth II at the Coronation later this year. Her Majesty’s crown will be reset to include the Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds which were a special part of Her Late Majesty’s gem collection for many years. Queen Elizabeth II often wore the jewels as brooches. Now they will be included in the Crown of…
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