British Royals

An ancient royal tradition is given a 21st century makeover for the Coronation of King Charles III as exciting new details are released

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22nd January 2023
For centuries, it’s been a traditional way of marking major royal events and as King Charles III is crowned, it will be given a makeover. The night after the Coronation will see the ancient rite of lighting the night sky as part of the royal celebrations. But instead of beacons and bonfires, the focus will be on illuminations. Landmarks across the UK will be lit up to mark the crowning…
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Features

The forgotten event, 100 years ago, that changed the House of Windsor forever

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21st January 2023
This month sees a rather important anniversary, the centenary of an event that would change the House of Windsor forever. And yet the moment has passed all but unnoticed. This month marks 100 years since the announcement of the engagement of the Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. At the time, the decision of these two young people to marry was a moment of family festivity and a chance…
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King of Greece or King of the Hellenes?

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19th January 2023
The death of King Constantine II has brought to an end a turbulent chapter in the history of his country and its relationship with its monarchy. His flight into exile in 1967, following a military coup, and the abolition of the monarchy in a referendum seven years later ended any hope of his dynasty holding power in Greece. In death, he is has been described as the ‘last King of…
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Spain

A hug and warm words between King Felipe and King Juan Carlos caught on camera at King Constantine's funeral

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17th January 2023
The state of their relationship has been much debated in the two years since King Juan Carlos left Spain for voluntary exile but now footage from a royal funeral seems to show that Felipe VI and his father are on friendly terms. The two were seen hugging and exchanging warm words as they joined royalty from across Europe in bidding a final farewell to Constantine II, the last King of Greece.
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