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Prince William to join kings, queens and Donald Trump at the reopening of Notre Dame

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6th December 2024
The Prince of Wales will be among guests at the service marking the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral. Prince William will be at ceremony in Paris which will be attended by around 50 heads of state and official representatives. The heir to the throne is attending at the request of the government. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have also already confirmed their attendance…
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A striking tiara that provided a Christmas surprise

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6th December 2024
Turquoises have been valued as precious stones for thousands of years but they are relatively rare in modern royal jewellery boxes. So when they make an appearance, everyone notices. And that’s just what happened when a December born princess chose December’s…
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King Carl Gustaf of Sweden pays tribute to his ''colourful'' sister as death of Princess Birgitta is announced

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4th December 2024
The King of Sweden has paid tribute to his older sister, Princess Birgitta, whose death has been announced. Birgitta, who was 87, died in Mallorca where she had lived for many years. King Carl XVI Gustaf led tributes to the princess, saying ”today, with great sadness, I have learned that my sister, Princess Birgitta, has died. My sister was a colourful and straightforward person who…
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Sweden's Princess Birgitta has died

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4th December 2024
Princess Birgitta, older sister of the King of Sweden, has died. Birgitta, who was 87, died on December 4th 2024 at her home in Mallorca. She was one of four older sisters of King Carl XVI Gustaf. As her death was announced, the King of Sweden said he was deeply…
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Princess Grace's engagement ring to star in sparkling new London exhibition

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3rd December 2024
The diamond engagement ring of Princess Grace will be on show in London as part of a brand new exhibition. It is one of the highlights of an event on the jewels of Cartier, being staged at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Princess Grace’s ring will be on loan from the Prince’s Palace in Monaco. It is the famous gem that she wore in her big screen appearance, High Society, the…
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Queen Camilla reveals she has had pneumonia

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3rd December 2024
Queen Camilla has revealed that her recent chest infection became more serious when she developed pneumonia. The Queen told guests at Buckingham Palace that she had been treated for viral pneumonia after becoming unwell in November. Her Majesty didn’t attend…
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Queen Camilla's Christmas Day disaster revealed

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1st December 2024
Queen Camilla had one Christmas Day tradition that she was very pleased to leave behind and it involved the festive lunch. Her son, Tom Parker Bowles, revealed that, for several years while he was growing up, his family regularly got up on Christmas morning to find their oven didn’t work. Speaking to the Weekend magazine of the Daily Mail, he said that the family’s Aga used to go…
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