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The Royal Central Podcast: should abdication be the new norm?

This week’s Royal Central podcast looks ahead to the enthronement of the new Emperor of Japan. As well as the latest behind the scenes news on the guest list from our Deputy Editor, Brittani Barger, there’s also a debate about whether abdication is changing the way we view monarchies and questions about whether, in the 21st century, monarchs stepping aside is the preferred way of…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duke of Cambridge backs first UK national memorial for emergency services

Prince William has given his support to the first ever national memorial in Britain for members of the emergency services who have died in the line of duty. The Duke of Cambridge is joining Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, and former UK premiers in backing what’s been called the ‘999 statue”. William spoke to The Daily Telegraph of his support for the memorial. The planned…
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Features

The Royal Central Podcast: changing of the guard?

This week’s Royal Central Podcast looks to the future and events coming up for ruling families across Europe as well as considering the past and some special commemorations taking place in the next few months. Join Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck for…
The Sussexes

In Diana's footsteps: Harry's poignant tribute to his mum

The Duke of Sussex will pay a special tribute to the work of his mother, Diana, during his forthcoming visit to southern Africa. As part of his tour of Angola, Prince Harry will walk along the route famously trodden by Diana just months before her death as she sought to raise awareness of landmines. During his stay in Angola, Harry will visit the exact spot that Diana walked along in 1997 to…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Princess Charlotte starts school

In the end, even the most confident child finds the first day at school a little daunting and Princess Charlotte was no exception. As the four year old arrived at Thomas’ School in Battersea for the start of her education there, she briefly tried to hide behind her mum, the Duchess of Cambridge before stepping out to greet her new teacher in front of an audience of cameras. [getty…
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