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What Is a Queen Dowager? A title rooted in royal tradition and modern complexity

As the monarchy prepares, in time, for the transition from King Charles III to his heir, the Prince of Wales, questions of royal protocol and constitutional formality inevitably begin to surface. Among them, one matter of subtle yet significant consequence awaits a decision by the future King William V: what title will Queen Camilla bear should she outlive her husband?The answer lies in a…
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“She Must Make Me King” - The Prince Consort who wanted Kingly status

He was the outsider who never truly felt he belonged – a man of charm, culture, and conviction, who walked several paces behind a Queen but longed, quietly and then not so quietly, to be recognised as her equal. Prince Henrik of Denmark, the French-born husband of Queen Margrethe II, stirred controversy late in life when he declared he would not be buried beside his wife in Roskilde…
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Here is the unusual title Queen Camilla will hold when Prince William becomes King

As the Monarchy continues to evolve under King Charles III, attention has inevitably turned toward the future reign of his son, Prince William, the Prince of Wales. Among the constitutional and ceremonial considerations that will arise with this transition is the question of Queen Camilla’s future status. When the reign of King Charles III concludes, what title will Camilla bear?From Queen…
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Cosima Florence Grosvenor - the meaning behind the elegant name chosen by the Duke & Duchess of Westminster

The Duke and Duchess of Westminster have welcomed their first child. Born in London on July 27, they named their daughter Cosima Florence Grosvenor. But what is the meaning behind the name?CosimaA feminine name which originates from the Greek wordKosmos– which means “order, decency, and beauty.”Pronounced KO-si-ma, the meaning of the name is often thought to be…
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