European Royals

The other royal family caught in an unwelcome spotlight after an unexpected health issue

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5th March 2024
The Royal Family has had to deal with plenty of speculation and questions in the past weeks as The King and the Princess of Wales were both treated in hospital. And their friends and relations in Oslo are experiencing their own issues as the ill health of King Harald led to a situation that caused controversy. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has said his family will reflect on the situation that…
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British Royals

Army announces Princess of Wales set to oversee important military event although palace is yet to confirm

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5th March 2024
The Princess of Wales is set to take the Colonel’s Review at Trooping the Colour this year. Her Royal Highness is expected to oversee the parade on June 8th 2024 at Horse Guard’s, exactly a week before The King is due to take the salute at the Sovereign’s Birthday Parade. Number 9 Company Irish Guards will Troop their Colour this year. The Colonel of the regiment trooping…
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Royal News

Queen Camilla takes on ancient tradition on behalf of King Charles

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4th March 2024
Queen Camilla will distribute Maundy Money this year on behalf of The King. The Monarch traditionally hands out purses of coins at a special ceremony dating back centuries. King Charles continues to restrict himself to private, constitutional duties as he is treated for cancer. Her Majesty will hand out the Maundy Money for The King at a service at Worcester Cathedral. The cathedral…
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British Royals

The striking tiara of a princess that began as an anniversary gift for a queen

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2nd March 2024
It’s not the best known of royal tiaras but it’s certainly one of the most unusual and it has a rather interesting history to go with it. The aquamarine diadem worn by the Princess Royal was given to her by her granny and its story is forever linked to weddings. Princess Anne was presented with this striking aquamarine and diamond tiara by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother in 1973.
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