Spain

A rare official appearance for Infanta Elena as she presents awards at Madrid palace

Infanta Elena has handed out the prizes at an annual arts contest for children and young people at a ceremony at the Pardo Palace. The eldest sister of King Felipe VI presented the awards at the event which encourages young people to celebrate their national heritage. It was a rare public appearance for the Infanta. Elena was welcomed to the Pardo Palace by members of the management of…
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Adelaide, the queen who met her king in a hotel

On a summer’s day in 1818, a young German princess walked into one of the most famous hotels in London to meet a man twice her age. Just a year earlier, Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen and her suitor, William, Duke of Clarence, would never have considered chatting let alone taking the step that would inevitably follow this brief exchange. But after a short time together, with chaperones, of…
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British Royals

Prince Andrew to have no public role at the Order of the Garter ceremony

The Duke of York will not take part in the public procession for the Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor. He will not take part in the service at St. George’s Chapel either. Prince Andrew will, however, be present for private elements within the traditional event including the investiture of new members and the lunch held at the castle beforehand. Royal officials described it as…
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British Royals

''Humbled and deeply touched'' - The Queen says thank you for the heartfelt celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee

The Queen has said her ”heart has been with you all” throughout her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in a powerful message that ended a weekend of festivities. The message was shared as the Jubilee came to an end with a balcony appearance alongside the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge, her three direct heirs. Stephen Lock/ i-Images Referring to…
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