Norway

New photos of Princess Ingrid Alexandra released as she celebrates her 18th birthday

A new set of images of Norway’s future queen have been shared by the royals as she comes of age. Princess Ingrid Alexandra turns 18 on January 21st 2022. Her big birthday means she can now act as Regent of Norway, if required. Ida Bjørvik, Det kongelige hoff The princess is seen in a set of five photos taken by Ida Bjørvik to mark the occasion. Ida Bjørvik, Det kongelige…
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British Royals

Prince Andrew disappears from social media

The Duke of York’s official social media accounts have started to disappear. it’s just a week since a US judge ruled he must face a civil trial over allegations of sexual assault, claims Prince Andrew denies. Within hours of that court decision being made, the…
Features

Will Platinum Jubilee year produce a new generation of Elizabeths?

It was one of the most used baby names of the 20th century but fell from favour as a new millennium dawned. However, interest in the Platinum Jubilee has led to claims that a whole new generation of Elizabeths are about to make their dedbuts. New research from a leading parenting website indicates that 2022 could see a rise in the number of parents choosing the name, or one of its many…
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British Royals

Ballot opens for Trooping the Colour as it returns to London in time for the Platinum Jubilee

The ballot for this year’s Trooping the Colour is now open. The Sovereign’s Birthday Parade takes place on June 2nd 2022 and will also be the first major event of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend. People wanting to attend have to enter a ballot for the chance to buy tickets. From January 17th 2022, individuals can apply to buy up to four seats for the Trooping. The…
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Denmark

Princess Benedikte overcome with emotion as she remembers her parents

Princess Benedikte was overcome with emotion as she joined her sister, Queen Margrethe, to remember their parents on a poignant day for Denmark’s royals. Benedikte and Margrethe placed flowers on the graves of their father, King Frederik IX, and their mother, Queen Ingrid, in a special ceremony on January 14th 2022. Their tribute came exactly fifty years after their father’s death.
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