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THE ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: June

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31st December 2022
The month of June was all about the Platinum Jubilee but other royals were available that month. A rather important celebration took place while events continued around the continent. If you missed the royal June 2022, enjoy it now.Happy Birthday to a future queenIda Bjørvik, Royal CourtPrincess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, in line to become queen regnant one day, had come of age in…
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THE ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: May

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31st December 2022
As 2022 continued, some symbolic moments took place amidst the royal business as usual. A different voice rang through Parliament but as the first events of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations took place, Queen Elizabeth II was centre stage.A Prince’s voice for a…
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ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: April

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31st December 2022
The year 2022 has brought many memorable moments and historic events. The royal story has been caught in some unforgettable photos which have become a record all of their own.Easter at Windsori-Images/ PoolEaster for the Windsors was held at Windsor in 2022. The…
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OBITUARY: Benedict XVI - the first Pope to abdicate in over 500 years - dies aged 95

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31st December 2022
Pope Benedict XVI has died.The former Pontiff passed away at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery on the morning of December 31st 2022. He was 95 years old.His successor, Pope Francis, had asked for prayers for Benedict just days ago, saying that his health was fragile.Benedict XVI led the Catholic Church between April 2005 and March 2013. He stepped down for health reasons, becoming the…
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THE ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: March

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30th December 2022
The past year has brought many major moments in the royal story around Europe. While many months have been filled with smiles and positivity, some have been dominated by sadness and controversy.Anger at a memorial momentA Thanksgiving Service for the life of the…
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ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: February

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30th December 2022
The past year has brought many royal memories and some of the most important moments in recent times. February gave us a unique anniversary for a truly historic Monarch as well as a very special moment for a queen in waiting.History made by Queen Elizabeth IIRoyal Communications / Getty / HandoutOn February 6th 2022, Queen Elizabeth II became the only British Monarch to reign for 70…
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The discreet bridesmaid who became a Queen

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30th December 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our fifth most read article was a feature by Lydia Starbuck on the the discreet bridesmaid who became Queen. Originally published on 22nd February 2022, the full post can be…
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The King's reign begins: the official portraits of Charles III's first months

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30th December 2022
King Charles III took the throne on September 8th 2022, on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. His Majesty spent the first weeks of his reign continually in the public spotlight, as he took on his new responsibilities while leading national mourning for Her Late Majesty and dealing with his own personal grief. Tens of thousands of photos have been taken of The King in the four months since his…
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