British Royals

The crowning moment of 2023: the Coronation of King Charles III

It took just a few seconds but remains the most important royal part of 2023. Charles III was crowned with St. Edward’s Crown at Westminster Abbey just after noon on May 6th 2023. BBC still/ fair use The Archbishop of Canterbury carried out the Coronation. BBC still/ fair use Queen Camilla was crowned moments afterwards. The Archbishop of Canterbury placed Queen Mary’s…
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Historic celebration for Denmark's royals as a future king came of age in 2023

It was a year of looking forward in Denmark as a boy born to be king became an adult and his royal family celebrated. Prince Christian turned 18 on October 15th 2023 and a string of events took place for this milestone and to mark the moment from which the teenager could reign in Denmark if needed. On the morning of his 18th birthday, Christian walked out, by himself, on the balcony of…
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A royal Christmas at Osborne House

Queen Victoria’s beloved residence at East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, was the place where she spent her final Christmas. Built in the style of an Italianate villa, Osborne House was purchased in March 1845 and was bought together with its estate of approximately 1,000…
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The prince born in obscurity who went on to be one of the most famous royals in the world

He ruled a tiny principality and came to his throne in a convoluted way yet Rainier of Monaco went on to become one of the most famous royals in the world in the 20th century. Marriage to a film star turned an obscure prince into a global superstar and Rainier and Grace turned that initial interest in their fairytale romance into a bedrock of a modern royal dynasty. Prince Rainier III of…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe attends synagogue service

Queen Margrethe has attended a service at a synagogue in Copenhagen to show support for the Jewish community in the aftermath of the Hamas attack in Israel. The Queen of Denmark was joined by the country’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister at the service in Krystalgade on October 14th 2023. The national anthems of both Denmark and Israel were sung at the service. There were speeches…
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