British Royals

Prince Charles speaks of sorrow over slavery as he opens CHOGM

Prince Charles has spoken of his deep, personal sorrow over the slave trade in an address at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda. In his first major speech to this year’s CHOGM, the first he has attended since being confirmed as a future Head of the Commonwealth, the Prince of Wales added that the ‘’time had come’’ to hold discussions about the ongoing impact of the…
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British Royals

One of the most famous royal photos of the 20th century helps mark a milestone birthday for Prince William

It’s one of the most celebrated photos of the modern Monarchy and as Prince William turns forty, his dad has dusted it down one more time. As the Duke of Cambridge reached his big 4-0, the official social media account of the Prince of Wales showed the famous moment when Charles was snapped carrying his newborn son out of hospital. The decision of Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales…
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British Royals

Prince William reveals a big ambition for the future as he turns forty

The Duke of Cambridge has revealed one of his major aims for the years that follow his 40th birthday. Prince William told the Big Issue magazine that ” I have always believed in using my platform to help tell those stories and to bring attention and action to those who are struggling. I plan to do that now I’m turning 40, even more than I have in the past. ” His promise, made…
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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

Princess Astrid, fairy godmother to a midsummer's royal dream

She has seen, first hand, all the reigns that have made modern Norway. And as she watched the coming of age celebrations of her country’s future monarch, Princess Astrid helped ensure that her country’s royal past became integral to its future. Astrid, sister of King Harald and great aunt to the young woman being feted at a glittering gala dinner at Oslo’s Royal Palace, is often an…
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