British Royals

The Princess of Wales reveals cancer diagnosis: Catherine's full statement on her health

The Princess of Wales has revealed that she is being treated for cancer.Her Royal Highness released a personal video message in which she confirmed she is receiving preventative treatment for the illness.It was discovered in tests following her major abdominal surgery in January.The full statement of the Princess of Wales is below:I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you…
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Sweden

A special honour for ABBA from the King of Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf has given a special honour to the four stars of Sweden’s music scene, ABBA.The pop legends have become members of the Order of Vasa, one of the most prestigious orders of chivalry in Sweden. It’s the first time that new members have been…
Monaco

The first wedding dress of Princess Grace of Monaco

Her gown she wore for her religious marriage is one of the most famous royal outfits ever worn and an icon of the 20th century but Grace Kelly had another wedding dress before that celebrated creation. Grace and Prince Rainier III of Monaco said ‘I do’ in a civil ceremony the day before the church service beamed around the world and for that event, this royal bride wore pink.The two piece…
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British Royals

Prince William on visit to Welsh Guards

The Welsh Guards got a special visit from their Colonel as Prince William headed to barracks to hear plans for the regiment.The Prince of Wales made a private visit to the Guards at their Combermere Barracks.MoD/ Kensington PalaceDuring the visit, which was…
The Netherlands

The royal wedding dress inspired by flowers and pearls

It’s not the most talked about royal wedding of all time but the marriage that took place on a cold, January day in 1967 has proved to be an important one for the Dutch Royal Family. Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, aunt of the current monarch King Willem-Alexander, wed Pieter van Vollenhoven in a regal setting and the couple have gone on to be among the most solid supporters of their royal…
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Features

The queen who fought an assassin with flowers

She was the queen who tried to save her dynasty with nothing more than a bouquet of flowers. Maria Amelia saw her husband and eldest son mortally wounded at close range in an assassination that would hasten the demise of their dynasty. She had done all she could to save the monarchy she married into but it would all come to nothing as she watched another son lose his throne just years after the…
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