Royal News

How Frogmore Burial Ground became a private place of mourning for the Windsors

The Duchess of Kent will be laid to rest at Frogmore Burial Ground in Windsor after a funeral at Westminster Cathedral. Her grave will lie among those of many members of the Royal Family. For Frogmore has been a place of mourning for the royals for many years now. Frogmore is best known as the last resting place of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. They are actually buried inside the Royal…
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The Duchess of Kent's coffin to be received into Westminster Cathedral ahead of funeral

The final journey of the Duchess of Kent begins later when her coffin is taken from Kensington Palace to Westminster Cathedral ahead of her funeral. The Royal Hearse will convey the Duchess’ coffin from the palace with a lone piper from the Royal Dragoon Guards walking ahead of it. The Duke of Kent and their three surviving children – George, Helen and Nicholas – will…
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Spain

Queen Sofia of Spain makes major appearance as King Juan Carlos prepares to tell all

Queen Sofia has officially named one of the most important ships in Spain’s fleet as she made a major appearance just as her husband, King Juan Carlos, confirmed he’ll be telling all in a brand new memoir. Sofia, 86, was in Ferrol in Galicia for the ceremony at which she was accompanied by another controversial figure, Spain’s Prime Minister. Pedro Sanchez has been sharply…
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King Juan Carlos has written a memoir and it's being published just in time for Christmas

It’s a Christmas present that Spain’s royals don’t necessarily want to find beneath their tree this festive season. King Juan Carlos has written a memoir and it’s hitting shops at the start of December. Juan Carlos, who brought Spain out of dictatorship and into democracy before falling from grace, has told his side of his story in a much anticipated book. Publishers…
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