British Royals

Rare public appearance for the Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh was in good spirits as he carried out a rare engagement. Prince Philip handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Rifles in a short ceremony at Windsor Castle. Philip, who turned 99 just over a month ago, is passing the position on to the Duchess of Cornwall. Camilla was welcomed as the new Colonel-in-Chief with a brief ceremony at her own home, Highgrove House, over…
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King Felipe of Spain heads to the past as present challenges continue

The King of Spain has spent two days viewing some of the most famous historical artefacts of his country. Felipe VI’s visits came as controversy over the financial affairs of his father, King Juan Carlos I, continue. On July 21st 2020, the Spanish monarch welcomed the President of Portugal to Madrid for a lunch and a tour of the Prado Museum, one of Spain’s most popular tourist…
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Belgian National Day 2020: in pictures

It was a very different National Day for Belgium’s Royal Family today. A day of celebration became a moment for commemoration as King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and their children paid tribute to those who have lost their lives to coronavirus and to those who have worked…
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The Queen's sweet tributes in the outfit she wore for Princess Beatrice's wedding

In the end, this was a royal wedding all about the special bond between a grandmother and granddaughter. As Princess Beatrice married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, she wore a gown that had once belonged to her granny and the tiara that the Queen had chosen for her own wedding over seven decades before. But this wasn’t a one way street of tributes. For the Queen made some rather lovely nods to her…
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