European Royals

The future queen about to make an important debut

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4th April 2024
The heir to the throne of the Netherlands is to make an important debut at a major event.For the first time, Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands will take part in a State Visit.The Princess of Orange will join her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, as they welcome the King and Queen of Spain to the Netherlands for a two day visit in April.Princess Amalia, 20…
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Features

The royal bride who wore a wedding dress designed by a future king

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30th March 2024
She was the beautiful princess who had been the subject of endless royal wedding speculation, he was the handsome prince with a crown waiting in his future. When Marie-Jose of Belgium married Umberto, heir to the throne of Italy, in January 1930 their marriage had all the echoes of history about it, a union of dynasties that would secure a throne. Tens of thousands flocked to Rome to see the…
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Royal News

King Charles renews Coronation pledge to serve in heartfelt Easter message

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28th March 2024
The King has renewed his Coronation promise to serve in a heartfelt Easter message heard at the Maundy service.His Majesty had to miss the ceremony, as he continues to confine himself to private duties within palace walls as he is treated for cancer. But he sent a very personal message to mark the event which saw Queen Camilla distribute Maundy money on his behalf.Speaking from Buckingham…
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British Royals

If Edward VIII hadn't abdicated, who would be monarch today?

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28th March 2024
We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December 11th 1936, 86 years ago, Edward VIII announced to the world that he was ending his reign to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson. But what if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? Who would be Monarch now?It’s a…
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