British Royals

How to apply for tickets for the Platinum Jubilee events

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10th January 2022
More details of events marking the Platinum Jubilee have been shared and applications to attend some of them are already under way with more ballots opening soon.Trooping the Colour is proving to be one of the most highly anticipated moments of the special celebrations. It takes place on Thursday June 2nd 2022 with thousands expected to line the streets between Buckingham Palace and Horse…
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British Royals

An ancient tradition comes to life for the Platinum Jubilee

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10th January 2022
Communities across the UK and the Commonwealth have already put plans in place to join in one of the oldest traditions associated with major royal events.On the evening of June 2nd 2022, the first full day of the Platinum Jubilee weekend, people are being invited to light beacons to mark the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s reign.It’s now been revealed that over 1,500 places…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden tests positive for Covid

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8th January 2022
The Crown Princess of Sweden has tested positive for Covid.Crown Princess Victoria is now isolating at home. She is reported to have only mild symptoms, rather like those of a cold, and to be recovering well.In accordance with current guidelines in place in Sweden, her husband, Prince Daniel and their two children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar, are also isolating although all three…
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Spain

The exiled royal whose story continues to fascinate: Juan Carlos of Spain

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5th January 2022
King Juan Carlos of Spain marks his birthday as much in the headlines as ever. Despite living in self imposed exile for over a year, the anniversary of his birth excites as much attention in the country he once ruled as any other royal event. In the weeks before he turned 84, on January 5th 2022, papers were filled with articles asking if the former monarch was on his way home. His story is an…
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