Spain

Queen Sofia starts Easter stay in Palma at special concert

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26th March 2024
Queen Sofia has begun her Easter stay in Mallorca at a concert for an important cause.At the start of her time in Palma, Queen Sofia attended the annual musical celebration for Home Balears which supports people with addictions.Her younger sister, Princess Irene of Greece, was at her side for the concert which was held at the Cathedral in Palma.The evening featured music by the…
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The great queen written out of history: Katherine Parr

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26th March 2024
On a hot summer day in 1543, a young widow married an ageing and much wed king in a ceremony that took many by surprise. By the time Katherine Parr said ‘I do’ to Henry VIII in the Queen’s Closet at Hampton Court Palace on July 12th1543, his five previous unions…
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A royal rarity - an emerald engagement ring

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25th March 2024
It’s rare to see a royal engagement ring with a flash of green about it. Emeralds aren’t the most popular pick for royal betrothals but the few that have hit the headlines are all rather striking.Here’s our rundown of that rarest of royal sparklers – the emerald engagement ring.Queen Victoria’s serpent ringEngagement rings were rarely used when Queen…
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British Royals

The Archbishop of Canterbury speaks of bravery and compassion of the Princess of Wales

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22nd March 2024
The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the bravery of the Princess of Wales as she shared her cancer diagnosis.The Most Reverend Justin Welby said his prayers were with Catherine, William and their children as they dealt with the news of the illness.And he added ”I take this opportunity to praise her for her spirit of optimism in the face of such difficult news, and am pleased to…
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British Royals

The Princess of Wales undergoing chemotherapy for cancer

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22nd March 2024
The Princess of Wales is at the beginning of a course of preventative chemotherapy after doctors discovered she had cancer.The Princess revealed her diagnosis in a video message in which she explained that the illness had been found in tests carried out after major abdominal surgery in January.Speaking of her illness, Catherine said ”In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in…
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