British Royals

The Earl and Countess of Wessex mark the Platinum Jubilee in Cyprus

The Earl and Countess of Wessex are making their first official visit to Cyprus where they have taken part in celebrations for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Edward and Sophie met members of the British Cypriot community at a Jubilee reception hosted by the British High Commissioner in Nicosia. The celebration also marked The Queen’s birthday. Beneath trees decked with Union Jack…
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British Royals

Prince William reveals why he joined Big Issue sellers on London's streets

The Duke of Cambridge has said his time selling the Big Issue in London was ”eye-opening” as he vowed to continue his work for those experiencing homelessness. Prince William was spotted on the streets of the capital early in June 2022, selling the magazine that was established to provide a way of earning a living for homeless people. To mark his 40th birthday, William has…
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Sweden

The love tokens that told two famous royal romances

June is royal wedding month in Sweden and one particular date is filled with regal marriage memories. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia wed on June 19th 1976 and their eldest child and heir to the throne, Crown Princess Victoria, chose the same date for her marriage to…
Norway

A forgotten toast and a rapturous reception – Norway’s future queen delivers moving speech to mark her coming of age

It was, and will remain, one of the most important speeches of her life. Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway addressed kings, queens, princes, princesses and politicians at a gala dinner marking her coming of age and showed that she is negotiating her path to a crown with confidence. Surrounded by a very proud family and very supportive friends, she spoke movingly of the love that has guided…
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British Royals

Frogmore House to open to public for first time in three years

There will be a rare chance to see inside one of the most famous royal residences on the Windsor estate this summer, and all to raise money for charity. Frogmore House, which is managed by the Royal Collection Trust, is to open its doors to paying visitors for the first time in three years as part of the annual charity gardens open days. The pandemic stopped participation in the scheme in 2020…
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