The Kents

The Duchess of Kent – from minor aristocracy to becoming one of the most respected royals

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22nd February 2023
She has long been one of the most popular and well respected members of the Royal Family, even thought she stepped back from public life many years ago. The Duchess of Kent is held in warm regard by many and her calm demeanour and devotion to charitable causes turned her into a cornerstone of the House of Windsor in the late 20th century. However, her early life gave no indication of the royal…
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British Royals

Queen Camilla's poignant tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the Coronation

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14th February 2023
Queen Camilla is to use jewels that held a special place in the heart of Queen Elizabeth II at the Coronation later this year. Her Majesty’s crown will be reset to include the Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds which were a special part of Her Late Majesty’s gem collection for many years. Queen Elizabeth II often wore the jewels as brooches. Now they will be included in the Crown of…
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British Royals

King Charles III's first Maundy service to be held in ancient cathedral

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8th February 2023
The first Maundy service of the reign of King Charles III is to be held in one of the oldest minsters in Europe. The ceremony, in which the Monarch will distribute Maundy money for the first time since taking the throne, will take place in York Minister. King Charles and Queen Camilla will take part in the ceremony at the Minster on Maundy Thursday, April 6th 2023. The participation of the…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe to undergo major surgery

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8th February 2023
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is to undergo major back surgery in the coming weeks. The Danish Royal Household announced that Queen Margrethe, who is 82, will have the operation at the end of February. The procedure will involve a long period of rehabilitation. The…
British Royals

First stamps of King Charles III revealed

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8th February 2023
The first stamps to bear the image of King Charles III have been revealed. His Majesty’s image will be on the definitive stamp issued in April 2023. The King has been determined that remaining stock featuring Queen Elizabeth II is used first, to save resources…
British Royals

Another first for King Charles and Queen Camilla as the Coronation countdown continues

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8th February 2023
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla has attracted much debate around ‘slimming down’ and modernisation of this ancient ceremony but there is one way in which the event has been brought right into the 21st century and made history with it. King Charles III’s Coronation is the first to have its own website. The official page for the ceremony has a rather regal…
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