Royal News

King Charles creates a new 'Highness'

The King has bestowed the title of ‘His Highness’ on the new Aga Khan. Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan became the Aga Khan following the death of his father last week. Buckingham Palace said ”to mark the accession of Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan as the fiftieth hereditary Imam of the Shi’a Ismaili Muslim community, and in accordance with long-standing…
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Features

Marie-Jose, the last queen of Italy and a reign that lasted just a month

She was the ‘May Queen’ whose reign lasted little more than a month but left its mark in royal history. Marie-Jose was always a bit of a maverick who had her own views and no fear of sharing them. Those opinions would become a saving grace for the dynasty she married into when she became its one public dissenting voice against the fascism taking over their country. But…
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Denmark

Crown Prince Christian reports for duty at beginning of new royal chapter

The Crown Prince of Denmark has reported for duty at the start of military service. Crown Prince Christian, 19, checked in to Slagelse Barracks where he will spend four months training with the Hussar Guard Regiment. Christian smiled for the photographers waiting for him before presenting his papers. He then disappeared inside the barracks to begin training as a conscript. The heir to…
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British Royals

The other Greek name that loomed large for King Charles this week

King Charles led congratulations for the arrival of his latest great niece whose name, Athena, gave a nod to the Greek ancestry of this branch of the House of Windsor. But another Greek name also figured in the royal week and it didn’t get quite such a joyous reception. Just before the Royal Family announced the same arrival of Athena Mapelli Mozzi, the second daughter of Princess…
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