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The other christening of a prince called Charles, born to rule

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19th September 2020
They share the same name and the same destiny but over seven decades separates them. Prince Charles of Luxembourg, second in line to the throne of Luxembourg, has been christened, surrounded by his family in a low key ceremony which everyone wanted to see. Back in 1948, another baby called Charles, then second in line to the British throne, was baptised in very similar circumstances. He is now the…
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Granny Knows Best: the grandparents of Felipe VI

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8th September 2020
Continuing our series looking into the grandparents of Europe’s reigning monarchs, let’s explore the lives of the grandparents of King Felipe VI of Spain, royalty on both sides. Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona Embed from Getty Images King Felipe’s paternal grandfather, Juan, was a would-be king of Spain in his own right, though the Second Spanish Republic derailed his destiny…
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Granny Knows Best: the grandparents of Albert II of Monaco

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4th September 2020
Today we’re looking at the grandparents of Albert II of Monaco: a Monegasque princess, a French count, an Olympic rower, and a gym teacher. Unfortunately for Albert, none of his grandparents were alive to see him ascend to the throne in 2005. Prince Pierre, Duke of Valentinois Embed from Getty Images Prince Albert’s paternal grandfather was born in France in 1895 as Count Pierre…
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36 facts about Diana, Princess of Wales

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31st August 2020
Diana was an influential figure the world over and brought light to some of the most controversial subjects, from AIDS/HIV to landmines and homelessness. Unfortunately, she only lived to the age of 36, so here is a fact to mark each year of Diana’s short life. As a member of the Spencer family, she spent part of her childhood at their family home of Althorp House in…
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