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The poignant reason Cristobal Balenciaga designed the dress for a fairytale royal wedding

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21st January 2024
He is one of the 20th century’s most famous fashion designers who became involved in a fairytale royal wedding through loyal links to a proud patron. Cristobal Balenciaga, who was born on January 21st 1895, created the regal gown worn by Queen Fabiola of the Belgians on the day she said yes to a king and a crown. And the fairytale ending began with her granny. Balenciaga’s links…
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Denmark

Portraits of a king and queen crown week of royal history

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19th January 2024
The first official portraits of Denmark’s new king and queen have been released as the first week of a new reign comes to a close. King Frederik X and Queen Mary were photographed in the Throne Room at Christiansborg Palace just moments after His Majesty was proclaimed to Denmark from a nearby balcony. The couple pose in front of the thrones they have just taken in a series of images…
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British Royals

Queen Camilla speaks on how King Charles feels ahead of hospital treatment

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18th January 2024
Queen Camilla has said The King is doing well as he prepares for hospital treatment. As Her Majesty carried out engagements in Aberdeen, she was asked about King Charles who will go into hospital next week for treatment for an enlarged prostate. The Queen said His Majesty was ‘’looking forward to getting back to work’’ in the first comments on his health since Buckingham Palace made…
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