European Royals

The queen who fought an assassin with flowers

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16th November 2023
She was the queen who tried to save her dynasty with nothing more than a bouquet of flowers. Maria Amelia saw her husband and eldest son mortally wounded at close range in an assassination that would hasten the demise of their dynasty. She had done all she could to save the monarchy she married into but it would all come to nothing as she watched another son lose his throne just years after the…
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Denmark

Prince Christian makes solemn oath to honour Danish constitution

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14th November 2023
Prince Christian of Denmark has taken a solemn oath to protect his country’s constitution.The prince, second in line to the throne, took the pledge just weeks after turning 18 and coming of age.Since reaching his majority, his constitutional role has altered.Now that he has promised to protect the constitution, he can act as regent if required when his grandmother, Queen…
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Greece

The lost wedding dress of a queen is rediscovered

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13th November 2023
It was the gown worn by a princess to say ‘I do’ to a king and become a queen but despite its place in history, its location appears to have been unknown for decades.The fact no one seems to have known where it might be has only come to light the wedding…
Princess Anne and Family

The Princess Royal takes salute at March Past following Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph

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12th November 2023
The Princess Royal has taken the salute at the March Past which follows the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph.Princess Anne saluted over 10,000 military personnel from over 300 Armed Forces and civilian associations.The March Past sees military pay their own personal tribute at the Cenotaph before continuing to Horse Guards Parade.It comes after the Act of Remembrance on…
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British Royals

The King at blessing of special gift from Pope Francis to Queen Elizabeth II

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10th November 2023
King Charles has attended the blessing of a tree given to Queen Elizabeth II by Pope Francis.The present was made in 2022 in honour of Her Late Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.The Cedar of Lebanon has now been planted in the grounds of Windsor Castle.The King joined clergy for the short ceremony of blessing under clear blue skies at Windsor.As it announced that the tree had been…
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