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Romance and intrigue: the fascinating stories of royal Christmas babies

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12th December 2022
The Christmas story begins, of course, with a baby and there’s something about a Christmas birthday that makes it all the more interesting, even if mean relatives do double up on presents. Some of the most intriguing royal stories of all have begun on Christmas Eve, leading to lives filled with romance, tragedy and drama. King John of England Let’s start with the birth of a king.
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How the Spanish royals celebrate Christmas

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11th December 2022
Each family has its own Christmas tradition, and royal families are no exception. The Spanish Royal Family starts Christmas festivities by releasing their Christmas cards earlier in December that they will be sending out to those who send them holiday cards over the…
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If Edward VIII hadn't abdicated, would Charles III have ever been king?

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11th December 2022
On December 10th 1936, King Edward VIII signed an Instrument of Abdication which ended his brief reign. As his pen moved across the paper, his Crown passed to his brother who became King George VI. Almost eighty years later, George’s grandson is now Charles III. He became King on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, his mother and George’s daughter, on September 8th 2022. The line from…
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Queen Victoria's Winter Sledge

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7th December 2022
Queen Victoria’s winter sledge became synonymous with the Windsor Christmas, at least during the lifetime of Prince Albert, who is rightly credited with popularising Christmas traditions in England, including that of the Christmas tree. The royal trees were decorated with…
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How the Monaco royals celebrate Christmas

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6th December 2022
It’s a monarchy known for glitz and glamour, but one of the biggest and best Christmas traditions in Monaco is actually quite sweet and heartwarming. Started by Princess Grace and Prince Rainier in the 1950s, the Christmas Gifts DistributionParty takes place at the palace each year, with more than 600 children in attendance. Kids aged five through 12 join a festive party at the…
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The last coin to feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II revealed

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5th December 2022
The final ever coins to feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II have been revealed by the Royal Mint. A 50p coin depicting the Hogwarts Express from the Harry Potter franchise will be the final coin minted featuring the late monarch’s face. Soon after, coins will be minted featuring the official portrait of King Charles III. The coins are expected to be extremely collectable with…
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