European Royals

The kings who would never have reigned in 21st century Europe without royal rules that favour men

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15th August 2026
Liechstenstein’s royals have announced they are changing their succession laws to allow women and men to have the same rights. It means that most countries in Europe no long prefer princes to princesses when it comes to heirs to the throne. However, that’s only a recent change. Old fashioned rules always tried to get kings instead of queens. And that’s not just in the history…
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The princess called Sophie who could challenge King Charles III for his throne

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15th August 2026
This princess has just overseen a major change to royal history as she and her husband oversee an alteration to succession laws that will brig a tiny nation into the 21st century. But this royal, called Sophie, has another strange succession claim to her name. For this princess who is pretty much unknown outside the country she now calls home might have been in line to claim the throne Charles III…
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Why King Charles and Queen Camilla couldn't get married in Windsor Castle - even though they announced they could

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9th August 2026
It was a marriage for the history books but the bride and groom soon discovered that even royalty has to play by some rules. When King Charles and Queen Camilla announced their engagement in February 2005, they said almost straight away that they would marry in April that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle. They also announced they would have their union blessed later that same day in…
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Royal News

The Prince and Princess of Wales catch up with some familiar faces as they take George, Charlotte and Louis to the Commonwealth Games

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1st August 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a laugh with some familiar faces as they spent the day at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. William and Kate were spotted catching up with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh as the Royal Family turned out in force for the penultimate da of the sporting spectacular which has taken over the Scottish city for the past nine days. Edward and Sophie chatted…
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