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The year of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh: Edward and Sophie's successes of 2024

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31st December 2024
In a difficult year for the Royal Family, two stalwarts have turned into stars. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh began 2024 in an ever expanding support role for the royals and end it as two of the most high profile members of the House of Windsor. They’ve tackled tough issues and tricky tours and come out winning. Meet the real royal stars of 2024. The new stars of the Royal…
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The royal record that switched palaces in 2024

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29th December 2024
For years, the answer to ‘who has reigned longest’ was an easy one, even for people who didn’t follow royalty. Queen Elizabeth II broke plenty of records in the seventy years that she reigned in the United Kingdom. All that changed on September 8th…
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King Harald declares his royal family is ''not for sale''

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25th December 2024
The King of Norway has spoken out about the row involving the decision of his only daughter, Princess Martha Louise, to sell exclusive rights to her wedding photos to a magazine. In an interview with Norwegian TV, reflecting on a tumultuous year, King Harald said his royal family ”is not for sale”. His comment came as he talked about the controversy that sprang up when it was…
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Prince applies to become citizen of country he was born to rule as king

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21st December 2024
Several members of the Greek royal family have applied for citizenship of the country – thirty years after they lost their claim to nationality. The Greek Interior Ministry confirmed that relations of Constantine II, the last man to rule Greece as king, have asked to become citizens of the country. It’s understood that Constantine’s eldest son, Pavlos, who was born as Crown…
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Prince Andrew will not join Royal Family at Sandringham for Christmas as fresh controversy continues

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16th December 2024
The Duke of York won’t be with the Royal Family for Christmas at Sanrdingham this year. It follows revelations of contact with an alleged Chinese spy who has been named as Yang Tengbo. It’s understood Prince Andrew will spend the day at Royal Lodge on the Windsor estate. His former wife, Sarah, Duchess of York won’t be at Sandringham either – she had attended last…
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