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A quarter of a century on, how the shine came off the ultimate royal fairytale wedding

The relationship between Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Mette-Marit Tjessme Hoiby had been under scrutiny from the moment it became public knowledge. But by the time they took their vows, in front of the ruling houses of Europe, their romance had become one of the most celebrated royal love stories of recent times. However, as they celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, a string of…
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Forever or for now? Fresh questions as Prince Harry and Meghan begin journey back to UK

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be moving back to the UK within days. Prince Harry and Meghan’s surprise move will see them settle in the country by the end of August with their children starting school somewhere in Britain in early September. But several details have raised the question – is this forever or for now? Harry and Meghan are expected to live in a ”non…
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Princess Eugenie's baby name pick, Adelaide, has a long royal history and links her daughter to an over looked queen

Princess Eugenie has shared the name she’s chosen for her baby daughter and it’s got some very regal connections. The newest member of the Royal Family has been named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina with the princess sharing that the choice celebrated ”three people we love and admire, past and present”. And Adelaide has a very regal pedigree all of its own. It’s…
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Why King Charles and Queen Camilla couldn't get married in Windsor Castle - even though they announced they could

It was a marriage for the history books but the bride and groom soon discovered that even royalty has to play by some rules. When King Charles and Queen Camilla announced their engagement in February 2005, they said almost straight away that they would marry in April that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle. They also announced they would have their union blessed later that same day in…
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