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Woman arrested after sitting on Sweden's silver throne

A woman has been arrested after sitting on the silver throne used by the King of Sweden Queen Christina’s silver throne, which dates from 1650, is on display at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. On September 14th 2024, a woman walked past the cordons around the throne and sat on it. The incident was witnessed by guards who called in the police. Queen Christina’s Silver…
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A sparkling tiara that links an emperor to an historic queen

Queen Silvia, who has been consort of Sweden longer than anyone else in the country’s history, is rather fond of the sapphire tiara belonging to her family’s dynasty. She’s worn it on many important occasions, including a string of Nobel Prize ceremonies and at the wedding of her only son, Prince Carl Philip. But the tiara, which is part of a particularly impressive parure, has a…
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The final image of Queen Elizabeth II

It was taken on the off chance but became one of the most famous photos in history. As Queen Elizabeth II waited for the fifteenth Prime Minister of her reign to arrive at Balmoral for the traditional kissing of hands, she posed for quick picture. It wasn’t shared…
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King Felipe and the royal photo that's got everyone talking

King Felipe posed for an official photo and suddenly, it’s got everyone interested in the state of his royal family. The King of Spain was guest of honour at the marriage of his goddaughter last weekend and when she published her wedding album, Felipe’s choice of companion got everyone talking. For Felipe was photographed with his sister, Infanta Cristina, and it’s led to…
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