Monaco

Prince Albert tests positive for Covid for second time

Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested positive for Covid and is currently isolating. Monaco’s Princely Palace said that Albert was asymptomatic and his health is giving ”no cause for concern”. He is working remotely and maintaining links with officials and the government. It’s the second time the Prince, who is 64, has tested positive for coronavirus. He first…
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British Royals

Why Charles and Camilla couldn't get married at Windsor Castle

Whenthe Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwallannounced their engagement in February 2005 they wasted no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. They immediately told the world they would marry in April that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle followed by a service of blessing at St. George’s Chapel later the same day. Yet just a week later, they had to move…
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British Royals

Remembering Prince Philip, 1921 - 2021

The Royal Family is marking the first anniversary of the death of Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh died on April 9th 2021 at Windsor Castle at the age of 99. His death was announced, with great sorrow, by The Queen soon afterwards. Tributes continue to pour in for…
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The mysterious paintings that brought a Queen of Spain to England

They are a very special set of paintings that arrived in England in mysterious circumstances and which were only accessible to the guests of one of the richest and most powerful men in Europe for years. Now, they are at the heart of a new exhibition of Spanish art which has brought Queen Letizia to England. ‘Jacob and his Twelve Sons’ were painted by Francisco de Zurburan, famed for his…
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Charles and Camilla get in the Jubilee spirit with a visit to the EastEnders street party

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are getting in the Platinum Jubilee spirt early as they joined a street party that will end up being attended by millions. The couple visited the set of EastEnders as the cast and crew filmed their Jubilee specials. Charles and Camilla headed to the Queen Vic pub on Albert Square which they found decked with bunting and ready for a…
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