Royal News

New official portrait of King Charles III to be displayed in public buildings

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16th January 2024
A brand new official portrait of King Charles III has been made available to all public buildings in the UK.The photo, taken by Hugo Burnand, can be displayed in a wide range of places including police stations, schools, local councils and fire stations.It is made available for free by the government.Hugo BurnandIn the image, His Majesty is seen at Windsor Castle wearing the uniform…
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Denmark

Sealed with a kiss: the crowning moment of a day of history for King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark

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14th January 2024
The King and Queen of Denmark sealed the start of a new reign with a lingering kiss during a balcony appearance.King Frederik and Queen Mary were greeted with huge cheers as they kissed just minutes after the proclamation of the new reign.The couple had held hands and hugged as they appeared before tens of thousands waiting for them at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.Less than an…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicates

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14th January 2024
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has abdicated.Just after 2pm, in front of a Council of State at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Her Majesty signed a Declaration of Abdication.She was succeeded immediately by her son who becomes King Frederik X.The abdication…
Denmark

Denmark's day of destiny: Margrethe II to abdicate, Frederik X to take the throne

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14th January 2024
Queen Margrethe of Denmark will abdicate this afternoon.The Danish monarch will sign away her throne in a special Council of State meeting at Christiansborg Palace. As soon as her signature is complete, her son will become King Frederik X.Witnessing this moment of history will be Frederik’s elder son, Christian, who, at the moment of accession, becomes Crown Prince of Denmark.Waiting…
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British Royals

How Charles III discovered he was king

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13th January 2024
Charles III found out he was King in a simple but heartbreaking way.The Monarch wasn’t with his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, when she died. He had spent a long time with her on the afternoon of her death but had gone out for a walk to allow his sister, Princess…
British Royals

The sealed letters left by Queen Elizabeth II found after her death

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13th January 2024
Queen Elizabeth II left two sealed letters in the final red box of her historic reign. They were found after she had died.The discovery is described in a new book. ‘Charles III: New King, New Court, The Inside Story’ by Robert Hardman is currently being serialised in the Daily Mail.In it, the Mail’s royal writer notes the two letters were uncovered when a footman brought…
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