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This is the royal bride whose wedding inspired the most famous beer festival in the world

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12th October 2026
It’s now one of the most popular parties in Europe with thousands descending on Munich every year for Oktoberfest and thousands more heading to festivals inspired by the original in cities across the continent. Oktoberfest is all about music, mood and fabulous beer but it actually started as a celebration for a royal wedding for a bride who had almost become an empress. On October 12th…
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The dramatic stories of the October kings

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9th October 2026
October is truly the king of all the autumn months as the leaves turn to gold and regal red and the fading sun adds a gentle sparkle to all it touches. And it’s marked the beginning of five royal roads that ended with a crown – although all five monarchs had very…
British Royals

The Princess of Wales heads to IKEA and hops on a till during the busy weekend rush

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9th October 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales both worked the tills at IKEA as one of its biggest stores in the UK headed into the weekend rush. William and Kate were at the Belfast branch during a trip to Northern Ireland when they hopped on as cashiers. The royal visit came during one of the busiest parts of the week at the store, situated just outside Belfast. David Cliff/ Kensington Palace As…
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Royal News

Norwegian royals announce new plans after death of King Harald and accession of King Haakon

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7th October 2026
Norway’s royals have confirmed they are heading back to work after a period of official mourning following the death of King Harald. Harald V died on August 28 at the age of 89. His family immediately suspended all its public engagements. Now, the royal court has confirmed that official duties are starting up again but the royal family now looks very different. King Haakon will be…
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Spain

Queen Letizia returns to a favourite tiara that was a wedding gift for two different royals

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1st October 2026
Queen Letizia of Spain chose one of her favourite tiaras for a glittering event held in Madrid. The Queen of Spain returned to a tiara called the ”Floral” for the State Dinner she hosted with King Felipe in honour of French President, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte. The tiara was a favourite for Letizia in the early years of her marriage to Felipe. It gets its name…
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