Greece

Queen Anne-Marie wears the same pendant she wore on her wedding day as she says goodbye to her husband of 58 years

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16th January 2023
Queen Anne-Marie led mourners at the funeral of her husband, King Constantine of Greece, on Monday in Athens. Constantine married Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark on 18th September 1964 at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens. In a touching tribute to her late husband, Queen Anne-Marie wore the very same diamond cross pendant to the funeral that she wore on her wedding day over 58 years…
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The missing queen of Britain whose death changed royal history

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7th January 2023
She was the queen that Britain never had, and easily the most popular member of the Royal Family during her lifetime. When she died in childbirth aged just 21, she was deeply mourned by the British public, yet her story is so often consigned to a footnote in history. On the anniversary of her birth, Royal Central looks at the life of Charlotte, Britain’s missing queen. Princess Charlotte…
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Thailand

Thailand's Royal Palace issues statement on health of Princess Bajrakitiyabha 

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15th December 2022
Bangkok’s Royal Palace has issued a statement on the health of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s daughter. Princess Bajrakitiyabhawas reported to have fallen ill on December 14th 2022 at Khao Yai. On the morning of December 15th 2022, the Royal Palace confirmed that the 44 year old princess was unwell, saying that she had lost consciousness. Journalist Andrew MacGregor Marshall, a…
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Features

Who were Queen Elizabeth II's bridesmaids?

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20th November 2022
It was a wedding that made royal history and brought cheer to a nation still recovering from the Second World War. When Elizabeth, then heir to the British throne, married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, hundreds of thousands turned out to celebrate with them. Royalty from around…
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The Queen's first major event at Buckingham Palace - her christening

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15th September 2022
On 29 May 1926, the christening of the future Queen Elizabeth II, took place. The baptismal service was performed at the private chapel at Buckingham Palace and the occasion of HM The Queen’s 91st birthday provides a pleasant opportunity to revisit this important event. Photographs were made of the Duchess of York leaving 17 Bruton Street in her wedding attire to make her way to Westminster…
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