British Royals

BREAKING: The Queen and Prince Philip are vaccinated against Covid-19

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9th January 2021
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have both been vaccinated against coronavirus. Buckingham Palace issued a short statement on January 9th 2021 confirming that the couple had received the jab. It read, simply, “The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh have today received Covid-19 vaccinations.” The Queen, 94, and Prince Philip, 99, are in the priority group for the vaccinations. The couple…
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Spain

King Juan Carlos receives family visit as he spends his birthday in exile

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6th January 2021
King Juan Carlos I of Spain was visited by his eldest child, Infanta Elena, as he spent his birthday in exile. The former monarch turned 83 on January 5th 2021 and passed the day in Abu Dhabi where he has been living since August 2020 after deciding to leave the country he ruled for almost forty years in the wake of continuing controversy around his financial affairs. Several Spanish media…
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DenmarkFeatures

Queen Margrethe's Sparkling New Year Galas

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5th January 2021
The Queen of Denmark usually likes to get the royal year off to a glittering start with a string of special receptions and banquets. However, in 2021, that’s all on ice in the chilly days of early January, owing to the coronavirus pandemic. So instead of new sparkle…
Denmark

Queen Margrethe of Denmark receives Covid vaccine

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1st January 2021
The Queen of Denmark has been vaccinated against Covid-19. Margrethe II received the jab on New Year’s Day. The Royal Court announced that the Monarch, who is 80, had been inoculated via a short statement on the afternoon of January 1st 2021. It was confirmed…
King Charles III

The Duchess of Cornwall throws open the doors of her online reading room

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1st January 2021
The New Year was barely a few hours old before the Duchess of Cornwall shared news of a brand new project supporting a cause very close to her heart. Camilla has launched her own online reading forum as she continues to put the focus on the importance of literature. The Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading Room was revealed on January 1st 2021. Announcing its arrival, Clarence House said the…
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The Royal A-Z of 2020

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31st December 2020
The end of the year is traditionally a time for reflection, for looking back, for taking stock. This year, with its many and ever changing challenges, is no different. We’ll all be glad to leave 2020 behind and as we prepare to show it the door, in the hope of better…
Princess Anne and Family

The Royal Year in Review: the Princess Royal

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31st December 2020
Princess Anne’s year usually comes to an end with her tucking over 500 engagements under her belt and the words ‘hardest working royal’ ringing in her ears. This year has been very different for the Princess Royal. As well as turning 70, she’s seen her usual pattern of life turned upside down. But Anne, as you would expect, has turned that to her advantage and packed out her diary in a new…
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