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Princess Anne's best royal fashion recycle

How pleased was I to see the fabulously floral, frilled fashion statement worn by Princess Anne to the Royal Wedding of Charles and Diana brought to life in all its gaudy glory for the new season of The Crown? Very, that’s how much, for not only is the outfit worn by actress Erin Doherty for the dramatic retelling of the most famous royal wedding of them all a pretty accurate recreation, it’s…
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Luxembourg

Grand Duke Henri's milestone moment is all about the future of Luxembourg

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg is celebrating twenty years as his country’s ruler but if you’re waiting for a jubilee, then move along. Events to mark what is a milestone for every monarch have been muted to say the least. In fact, as Henri lives through this landmark, all eyes are turning increasingly to those who will one day take his throne. The Grand Duke is aware of that. In an…
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Twenty Years of Rule: looking back at the accession of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg

Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg marks the 20th anniversary of his reign in October 2020. He ascended the Grand Ducal throne on the abdication of his father, Jean, after a long period of transition. Jean had announced his plans to step aside at the end of 1999 and his son finally took over as Grand Duke of Luxembourg on October 7th 2000. Here, Royal Central looks back at that historic day. The…
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British RoyalsEuropean Royals

The Royal Week, in pictures

Seven days and dozens of images to tell the royal story. In a year when everything has changed, the constant of monarchy is being challenged in a new and uncertain way. As Europe’s ruling dynasties, like the rest of us, continue to feel our way through a world where…
Belgium

A muted reaction from Belgium's press on the appearance of a new princess

In the end, it was a good day to bury controversial royal news. The decision of a court to convert the illegitimate daughter of King Albert II into HRH Princess Delphine of Belgium came on a day the country finally got a new government and that’s reflected in the press coverage of this regal surprise. For while Delphine Saxe-Coburg makes headlines, they are muted and well down the news…
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