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Melania's boater brings back all the memories of the famous royal talking hat of Washington

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21st January 2025
The House of Trump is known for its admiration of the House of Windsor and it appears the First Lady’s most anticipated fashion statement of the year could have royal inspiration. Melania Trump arrived at the Presidential Inauguration in a boater hat that was just about all you could see of her and it immediately recalled one of the most famous royal moments Washington has known. Back in…
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If Edward VIII hadn't abdicated, who would be Monarch today?

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20th January 2025
We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December 11th 1936 Edward VIII announced to the world that he was ending his reign to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson. His reign had lasted just under 11 months, starting on January 20th 1936. But what if Edward VIII…
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Queen Letizia's tears as Princess Leonor departs for long stint at sea

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11th January 2025
Queen Letizia wiped away tears as she watched the navy ship carrying her daughter, Princess Leonor, head out to sea for five months. King Felipe was also spotted crying as the couple’s first born, and the heir to the throne, set out on a five month stint on board as part of her naval training. King Felipe and Queen Letizia say goodbye to Princess Leonor before she heads to sea for five…
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European Royals

The princess who became a winter royal bride

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6th January 2025
It’s not the most talked about royal wedding of all time but the marriage that took place on a cold, January day in 1967 has proved to be an important one for the Dutch Royal Family. Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, aunt of the current monarch King Willem-Alexander…
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Prince Edward recognises outstanding achievements at special Duke of Edinburgh Award ceremony at Buckingham Palace

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6th January 2025
A teenager who used her cancer treatment as a way to help others is among a group of young people recognised by the Duke of Edinburgh for their outstanding achievements. For the second year running, the Duke of Edinburgh Award has celebrated some of the most inspiring people taking part in the scheme with its ‘This is Youth’ event. The outstanding achievements of some participants…
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