British Royals

Wanted: a shepherd for one of King Charles III's favourite residences

One of The King’s estates is advertising for a new shepherd. Sandringham needs someone to keep its 2000 strong flock of sheep in line. But while this might be one of the oldest professions in the world, the advert for royal shepherd is very modern. It’s been shared online and via social media. The spec notes that the ideal candidate will have at least two years experience and…
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Denmark's heir announces future plans

The heir to the throne of Denmark has confirmed he’ll be leaving the country for several months as he begins his further education. Crown Prince Christian will travel to east Africa within the coming days for a four month stay which will see him learn about nature…
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How Britain's first jubilee hid personal royal sadness

The long reign of Elizabeth II provided so many jubilees that it’s easy to think of these royal celebrations as an integral part of the fabric of monarchy. In reality, Britain has celebrated just a handful of royal jubilees and the tradition of big, public events for milestones in a reign only started two hundred years ago. George III was just the fourth king in English history to reach…
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The story of the most famous royal photos of all to be revealed

The story behind some of the iconic images that shaped royalty in the modern age is about to be shared. Cecil Beaton took some of the most famous photos of royals including the celebrated Coronation portraits of Queen Elizabeth II. Now, a leading royal historian is set to reveal how these celebrated images came about. Hugo Vickers will draw on his own conversations with members of the…
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The emerald engagement ring at the heart of this summer's big royal wedding

August will bring us this year’s big royal wedding as Princess Martha Louise of Norway weds Durek Verrett. The couple tie the knot in a private ceremony that will cap a weekend of celebrations. And while there’s plenty of speculation about what this uber stylish couple will wear for their big day, never mind the salsa themed celebration the night before, one important part of the…
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