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The first American Princess of Monaco

American by birth, hugely popular and credited with helping turn Monaco from a forgotten principality into a European hotspot – but this isn’t the story of Grace Kelly. Almost seven decades before her famous marriage to Prince Rainier III, another US born princess had taken Monaco by storm and transformed its fortunes. However, there was no fairytale ending for Alice Heine, the first…
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How history's killer queens conquered kings

The power on a chessboard lies with the queen and now new research indicates the same goes for royal history. Experts have found that European queens were more likely to go to war and had greater success in expanding their realms than any of their male counterparts. The…
FeaturesInsight

The Royal Central Podcast: the secret of success

On this week’s Royal Central podcast, Deputy Editor Brittani Barger looks at how the Japanese monarchy has made such a success of one of the biggest months in its recent history. Assistant Editor, Moniek Bloks, discusses changes why our attitude to women in history needs to change and Desk Editor, Lydia Starbuck, reflects on a surprise royal turn out that got people talking this…
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British Royals

The Duke of Cambridge's latest tour caps busy autumn of foreign visits for the Royal Family

The Duke of Cambridge is heading to Kuwait and Oman this winter. Prince William is making the visit on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Kensington Palace announced that the Duke will carry out this latest overseas trip between Monday December 1st and Thursday December 4th. Further details of William’s itinerary will be announced in due course. The trip will take place…
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Where will Princess Beatrice get married?

The countdown to the royal wedding of 2020 is already under way even if the happy couple haven’t shared that many details of their big day so far. Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi announced their engagement in September and will take their vows next year. The mother of the bride was quick to scotch whispers that her elder daughter might tie the knot overseas. Sarah, Duchess of…
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