Spain

Queen Letizia follows in footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II as she receives important gift

The Queen of Spain has been following the lead of Queen Elizabeth II as she received a very important gift. Queen Letizia was formally presented with her own official portrait and the artist behind it is her big connection to Elizabeth II. Letizia’s portrait is photographic and was taken by renowned US artist, Annie Leibowitz. Casa de S.M. el Rey The star photographer was on hand…
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British Royals

Historic royal invitation set to wing its way across the Atlantic

A State Visit by Donald Trump has been talked about since he began his second term as US President just over a month ago and now it appears the start of the process is imminent. It’s reported that Sir Keir Starmer’s forthcoming trip to Washington will see him issue an invitation to President Trump for another State Visit. King Charles and Queen Camilla could be getting ready to…
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Features

The historic christening gown used by generations of the Royal Family

A royal baby born on a December day would go on to introduce a new chapter to an historic royal tradition. For over a century, the Royal Family always dressed babies in a lace christening gown for their baptisms. However, by the start of the 21st century it had become so fragile that it was feared continued use might damage it beyond repair. And so an intricate copy of the famous Victorian outfit…
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Norway

The future queen who has to take second place to her younger brother in a different line of succession

She’s in line to be Queen of Norway one day, but Princess Ingrid Alexandra has to take a lower place in another line of succession thanks to different rules. She is one step behind her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, in the line to the British throne. Ingrid Alexandra is second in line to Norway’s crown. Her father, Crown Prince Haakon, is first in line and she is directly behind…
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