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Royal Wedding Rewind: Olav of Norway and Martha of Sweden

It was a royal wedding for the history books, the marriage of a future king and a regal love match to boot. On this day in 1929, Olav of Norway married Martha of Sweden in Oslo. The couple’s romance had captured the public imagination while their rather glamourous wedding brought huge crowds to the streets of the Norwegian capital. Let’s rewind nine decades and remember the wedding…
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The Royal Week, in Pictures

One week, seven days and plenty to talk about. In another week dominated by speculation about what might be happening behind closed Palace doors, royalty across Europe has continued with changed agendas that reflect the times in which we all now live. As the pandemic…
Spain

Princess Leonor to carry out first solo engagement

The heir to the Spanish throne, Princess Leonor, is to take on her first solo public duty at the age of fifteen. The Princess of Asturias will present the copy of the Spanish Constitution that she read from during her first public speech to one of Spain’s most prestigious institutions a it marks a special moment in its history. Leonor will visit the Cervantes Institute in Madrid on…
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Spain

Queen Sofia of Spain receives coronavirus vaccine

The Spanish Royal Family has confirmed that Queen Sofia has been vaccinated against coronavirus, saying that she received the jab in line with current regulations over its distribution. The focus on following protocol comes just weeks after Sofia’s two daughters…
The Yorks

Princess Eugenie shares her excitement at being a new mum

On her first Mother’s Day since welcoming her son, Princess Eugenie has said she is ”excited” about her new role. The princess took to Instagram to share a new photo of her baby boy, August, who was born on February 9th. The eleventh in line to the throne was snapped lying on a blanket in a garden of daffodils and wrapped up warm in a knitted cardigan with matching bonnet. He…
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The Wessex Week: volunteering and virtual visits

The Earl and Countess of Wessex have made support for the NHS and for volunteering services major parts of their work during the coronavirus pandemic. The sevend ays just gone were no different with more backing for those caring for the ill and the most vulnerable in society during a time that has challenged everyone. Here’s a look back at the Wessex Week. The Earl and Countess joined…
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