Royal News

The queen who walked into her silver wedding anniversary portraits all dressed in white

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4th December 2024
There was a distinctly bridal feel to the special portraits chosen for a special wedding anniversary by the King and Queen of the Belgians. Queen Mathilde dressed all in white for the photos which mark a quarter of a century since her marriage to King Philippe. Vlad VDK The couple, who said ‘I do’ on December 4th 1999 in Brussels, are seen walking hand in hand at the Laeken Palace…
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Queen Camilla reveals she has had pneumonia

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3rd December 2024
Queen Camilla has revealed that her recent chest infection became more serious when she developed pneumonia. The Queen told guests at Buckingham Palace that she had been treated for viral pneumonia after becoming unwell in November. Her Majesty didn’t attend hospital when the pneumonia developed but has been told by doctors to continue to prioritise her recovery. The diagnosis was…
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European Royals

We three queens and just one king: a very royal turnout for a Christmas celebration

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1st December 2024
The royal countdown to Christmas got under way with a majestic festive show put on by one queen and celebrated by another three. Queen Margrethe of Denmark welcomed regal relatives and friends to the famous Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen to see her work on a production of a favourite Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker. Queen Margrethe, who abdicated in January after 52 years as Danish monarch…
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British Royals

A king called Charles keeps an eye on Holyroodhouse's sparkling Christmas trees

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28th November 2024
It’s the third Christmas of the new Carolean age at Holyroodhouse but it’s another king called Charles who has a star role in this year’s festive celebrations. As the Edinburgh palace unveiled its trees and decorations for the season, King Charles II had a starring role. The Throne Room at Holyroodhouse is dominated by John Michael Wright’s portrait of Charles II(Royal Collection…
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