Norway

The fairytale dress chosen by the bride at the 21st century's first major royal wedding

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10th March 2024
It was the first big royal wedding of the 21st century bringing kings, queens, princes and princesses together for a very modern monarchical marriage. The relationship between Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Mette-Marit Tjessme Hoiby had been under scrutiny from the moment it became public knowledge. But by the time they took their vows, in front of the ruling houses of Europe, their romance had…
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Features

A rainbow of royal wedding bouquets

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10th March 2024
We’re used to seeing royal brides with white flowers. Many a regal wedding has featured a posy of pretty cream flowers, dotted with hints of green and matching the dress to perfection. Bright bouquets are a rarity but they make their mark. Here’s a rainbow of…
The Edinburghs

Prince Edward admits he sometimes forgets he's now the Duke of Edinburgh

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10th March 2024
In poignant comments, Prince Edward had admitted he sometimes forgets he now holds the title which belonged to his beloved father for so many years.Speaking as he marked his 60th birthday, the new Duke of Edinburgh says he sometimes attends events where he sees name cards bearing his title and thinks ‘yes, but where am I sitting?’The Duke shared his thoughts with Alan…
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British Royals

How Prince Edward is just like Prince Philip - according to the Duchess of Edinburgh

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8th March 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh has made a sweet comparison between her husband and her late father in law in a moving speech to mark the 60th birthday of Prince Edward.As she began a heartfelt tribute to her husband, Sophie told the audience he would be ”horrified” that she was speaking about him so openly and would no doubt watch her address ”looking identical to his father when I…
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Features

The royal bride who refused to wear white for her wedding

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8th March 2024
It was a low key royal wedding, set against a backdrop of family illness and impending drama. But the marriage of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott, on November 6th1935, began a royal partnership that would become a bedrock for the House of Windsor as it faced some of its most challenging times.Prince Henry, third son ofKing George V and Queen…
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