Luxembourg

Virtual Mass to be held to remember Grand Duke Jean

A memorial service for Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg will be held in early May. However, owing to the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions currently in place, it will be an online Mass. The Grand Ducal Court announced that a service marking the anniversary of his death will be held on May 7th at Luxembourg Cathedral. Public worship has been stopped in the country since March as physical…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia goes online for a royal tradition

A special royal tradition that sees the Swedish Royal Family give their support to children in need has had a very different look this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The annual event, which sees Queen Silvia welcome fundraisers to the Royal Palace in Stockholm…
History

The royal duchess who went from mistress to matriarch

It was a famous royal love story that shocked as much as it thrilled. John of Gaunt was the ultra-ambitious prince whose desire to be a king almost cost him his life, Katherine Swynford was the mysterious commoner who supplanted a queen in his affections. Their relationship lasted decades, survived a serious separation and ultimately led to the creation of a dynasty which would snatch the throne…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince Louis' birthday album now includes behind the scenes photos

He’s just turned two but Prince Louis of Cambridge is more than ready for his close up. Just hours after his official birthday photos were shared by his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the little royal starred in two more photos revealing life behind palace doors. Kensington Royal added another image to their already famous rainbow collection for Louis’ birthday. While…
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FeaturesHistory

A Calendar of Queens: April

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. Births April is a month for queens regnant. Queen Mary II, who shared power with her husband William III, made her debut…
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