British Royals

Lady Susan Hussey expresses 'profound apologies' as she resigns following racism allegations

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30th November 2022
Lady Susan Hussey, the King’s Lady of the Household, has been left her post with immediate effect after allegations of racism. Although Buckingham Palace doesn’t name Lady Susan, a spokesperson said she wishes to “express her profound apologies for the hurt caused.” Ngozi Fulani of Sistah Space said she was asked repeatedly where she came from at an event focusing on…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon takes on father's engagements as King Harald recovers from a cold

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25th November 2022
The King of Norway has handed over his day’s engagements to the heir to the throne after becoming poorly with a cold. King Harald was due to meet ministers and hold a series of audiences on November 25th 2022 but had to step back at the last minute after feeling unwell. Crown Prince Haakon, just back from a trip to Kenya, has instead taken on the duties. The Royal Court issued a…
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Features

Sophie's nod to Edinburgh's Duke at an historic State Banquet

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23rd November 2022
It’s easy to read something into anything but the choice of dress by the Countess of Wessex for the first State Banquet of the reign of King Charles III raised an interesting question. The Countess chose a gown in a shade of deep green – a hue that we learned, just a few short months ago, is known in royal circles as ‘Edinburgh green’. The colour got its name from its…
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Features

The ultimate floral symbol of love that starred in Queen Elizabeth II's royal wedding bouquet

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20th November 2022
Royal weddings tend to have a lot in common. They usually take place in huge, historic churches with brides decked in acres of white fabric and heirloom tiaras and grooms in military uniform, followed down the aisle by hoardes of bridesmaids and pageboys. Traditions must be observed while protocols are dug out and dusted down as the familiar pattern of this family celebration turned into a…
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