European Royals

A new royal baby on the way and they're set to arrive at an historic time for their dynasty

There’s a brand new royal baby on the way and they will make their debut at a real moment of history for their dynasty. Luxembourg’s Princess Alexandra is expecting her second child with her husband, Nicolas Bagory. Their baby is due in the autumn which is when Alexandra’s father, Grand Duke Henri, is set to abdicate in favour of her brother, Prince…
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Spain

King Felipe of Spain adds another unusual hat to his collection - and there's a very good reason

King Felipe usually keeps his headwear to a baseball cap while sailing off the coast of Mallorca in the summer but in recent months he’s developed a rather striking taste in hats. For the second time in a matter of months, the King of Spain has been seen sporting a huge tasselled dome hat but there is a good reason why the usually snappy dresser is adding these unusual items to his often…
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Royal News

King Charles III's Great Seal of the Realm unveiled

The King’s Great Seal of the Realm has been unveiled. The Great Seal is the symbol of Sovereign authority and is traditionally affixed to State documents. Each Monarch has their own, unique Great Seal. Royal Mint King Charles recently approved the new Great Seal of the Realm and the Counter Seal at a meeting of the Privy Council. His Majesty then entrusted it into the custody…
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Royal News

A new Pope is chosen and the first words of Leo XIV are of peace

The new Pope has greeted huge crowds in St. Peter’s Square, just moments after his election. Leo XIV walked on to the balcony overlooking the famous square in Rome to cheers and applause as evening fell on May 8 2025. Just under an hour earlier, white smoke had appeared from the chimney on the loggia above St. Peter’s signalling that the cardinals in conclave had chosen a new…
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