British Royals

James, Earl of Wessex has an unexpected middle name and it could have been even more unusual

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18th January 2026
Royal babies usually get rather royal names but when the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh welcomed their son, in 2007, their choices surprised many. And the unusual pick of Edward and Sophie could have even more unusual origins. The baby boy born on December 17th 2007 at Frimley Park Hospital was a fourth grandson for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Four days later, his proud parents took…
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This princess revealed her wedding dress was still being sewn as guests arrived for her marriage

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17th January 2026
Princess Madeleine’s wedding dress is one of the most celebrated of recent royal weddings. The bride herself talked openly about how her wedding dress was designed. The Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani had asked her if he could create her dress. And the princess said the meetings with the designer were “rather funny”. Princess Madeleine’s lace covered dress…
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Royal News

Princess Irene of Greece dies at the age of 83

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15th January 2026
Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark has died at the age of 83. Princess Irene passed away peacefully at her home in Madrid with her sister, Queen Sofia of Spain, at her side. The princess had been ill for some time and her condition had deteriorated in the past few…
European Royals

Direct descendant of Europe's most powerful emperor gets a job in Madrid and has to bow to King Felipe as part of it

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13th January 2026
A grandson of the last Emperor of Austria-Hungary has just got a plum job in Madrid but despite his own royal blood, he had to bow to King Felipe of Spain as part of his induction. Pál György Habsburg-Lothringen is the new Hungarian ambassador to Spain and he’s just had a formal welcome ceremony at the Royal Palace in Madrid to present his credentials to the Head of State, King Felipe…
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Royal News

William and Kate are easily the most popular royals in new survey but one crucial detail is telling

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6th January 2026
The Princess of Wales has easily topped the latest survey to find the most popular royal, taking over from her husband who is a regular in first spot in these polls. However, one group still has the heir to the throne as their number one. Baby Boomers can’t get enough of William with 79% having a favourable opinion of him. Overall, it’s Kate leading the royal way in the newest…
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