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A Calendar of Queens: April

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20th April 2020
April brings spring, brighter weather, a flurry of flowers and an array of anniversaries. The fourth month of the year has been the backdrop for some milestone events involving England’s queens, both regnant and consort. Here’s our Calendar of Queens for April.BirthsApril is a month for queens regnant. Queen Mary II, who shared power with her husband William III, made her debut…
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Prince William reveals his worry over Prince Charles' coronavirus diagnosis

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17th April 2020
The Duke of Cambridge has spoken for the first time about his worries in the days after his father was confirmed to have coronavirus. And Prince William said he remains anxious for his grandparents, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, as the pandemic continues.William was speaking to the BBC about the mental health impact of the coronavirus outbreak when he revealed his own concerns for his…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe enjoys a birthday serenade for her 80th

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16th April 2020
It’s not often you get to see a monarch in their dressing gown. However, as Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s 80th birthday got under way, that’s just what happened. At the start of her special day, the Danish ruler was snapped as she hopped out of bed for a special song to mark the occasion.Queen Margrethe was photographed enjoying the start of her celebrations in the historic…
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Belgium

A simple message to mark a king's milestone birthday

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15th April 2020
It’s a very different birthday from the one that was planned, reflecting how life has changed for millions in the coronavirus pandemic. King Philippe of the Belgians turned sixty with a simple message of thanks to his country.The king released a short statement on the morning of his birthday, April 15th. In it he expressed his gratitude to all those who had wished him well on his…
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