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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…
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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…
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join President Biden in a special celebration of St. Patrick's Day

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have taken part in a special video celebration for St. Patrick’s Day alongside world leaders including US President, Joe Biden. Japan’s Princess Takamado also contributed to the messages which were shared online by the Irish Foreign Ministry as St. Patrick’s Day got under way. Following President Biden at the start of the video, William and…
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Five questions from Oprah's interview with Harry and Meghan

It’s two hours of TV that has dominated debate for days and looks set to keep us all talking for much longer. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah Winfrey has made headlines around the world. The Royal Central team looks at the questions left now that the interview has been broadcast. Join Kristin Contino, Jess Ilse, Lydia Starbuck and Brittani Barger for this special…
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Mother knows best - the Regency before the 20th century

It might be very much in the ‘just in case’ corner but The Regency Act 1937 is a powerful document that decides who controls the Crown if the Monarch is either unable to carry out their duties or if the throne passes to a child. And the Act that sets the stall out in the 21st century is rather different from previous provisions. For until the early 20th century, it was presumed that if…
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