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The historic christening gown used by generations of the Royal Family

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21st February 2025
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

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18th February 2025
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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British Royals

The Duke of Gloucester celebrates his 'Golden Jubilee'

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14th February 2025
Just when you thought royal jubilees might be taking a rest for a while, the Duke of Gloucester has sprung an anniversary surprise. The Duke, who at one point was fifth in line to the throne, has had a half century celebration all of his own but it’s nothing to do with a crown. Andy Wakefield Prince Richard’s ‘jubilee’ was, in fact, to mark his fifty years in a role…
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British Royals

Hand delivered by The King: how Charles III and Queen Camilla marked a special birthday

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14th February 2025
It’s one of the most famous birthday greetings in the world and the royal celebration was given a special twist for one recipient by none other than The King himself. As King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Middlesborough, they met Rona Graft who just happened to be turning 100 that very day. Queen Camilla meets young people helped by community initiatives(Royal Family/…
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