Royal News

Prince William gets his hands dirty as he gives that royal favourite, tree planting, a modern makeover

Prince William has said he’s not opposed to change around all things royal and he put that into action as he gave a makeover to the favourite regal pastime of planting trees. As the second day of his visit to Brazil got under way, the Prince of Wales headed out to a project that supports and develops the growth of mangroves, salt tolerant plants that grow in wetlands and which are as much…
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Spain

A birthday surprise for Queen Sofia of Spain

Queen Sofia of Spain appeared emotional as she received a surprise for her birthday. A day after turning 87, Queen Sofia attended a concert at the Theatre Royal in Madrid where where she found herself the star of the show as the audience sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to her. From the royal box, Queen Sofia heard a fulsome tribute to her led by the singer and TV presenter, Alaska, who…
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British Royals

The many titles of Prince Andrew through the years - and the only name that now remains

King Charles III’s decision to remove the honours and titles of his brother means that the eighth in line to the throne is now known, simply, as Mr Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. It is a fall from royal grace of an unprecedented degree and the name that Andrew now carries is a long way removed from the titles he has held through the years, among them some of the most famous and historic of…
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Spain

Queen Letizia comes in for criticism from her father in law, King Juan Carlos

King Juan Carlos appears to have taken a swipe at his daughter in law, Queen Letizia, in his new book. It’s long been rumoured that relations between the two were strained, even before his abdication and later self imposed exile. Now, the former monarch appears to confirm that with comments about Letizia. As he began interviews with the French press to promote his memoirs…
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