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The joyful royal wedding that turned a former model into a princess

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13th June 2025
Written for Royal Central by Heaven Lee MillerWhen the news broke that Prince Carl Philip of Sweden was dating former reality show participant and model Sofia Hellqvist, a flood of criticism followed. Many doubted that this most unlikely romance would be sealed by marriage. Today, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia celebrate ten years of marriage.The prince who fell in love with a…
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The queen who put on a favourite tiara to make a surprise TV appearance

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1st June 2025
Queen Silvia of Sweden has made a surprise appearance on a headline TV show and stunned its star into silence by turning up in an historic tiara for the event.The Swedish queen took part in a tribute to actor and fashion designer, Christer Lindarw, who is one of Sweden’s most popular entertainers. He was being celebrated in the show ”What a Life” and Queen Silvia’s…
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Royal consorts curtsey to Pope Leo as they meet in St. Peter's at inauguration mass

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18th May 2025
Two of the royal consorts present at the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV curtsied to the new Pontiff.Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, who was baptised Catholic, made a deep curtsey to Pope Leo as they met following the service at St. Peter’s in the Vatican.The Queen of the Netherlands, wearing a long black mantilla, made the gesture as she shook hands with the successor to St.
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Coronation anniversary brings royal confirmation that historic crown has been renamed in honour of Queen Camilla

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6th May 2025
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the crown used for the Coronation of Queen Camilla now has a brand new name.Exactly two years after Her Majesty was crowned, Buckingham Palace confirmed quietly that the historic gem used for the Coronation will now bear the name of Queen Camilla.The crown was originally used for the Coronation of Queen Mary in 1911. In January 2025, a subtle change was…
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