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The little Archduchess Sophie (1855-1857) - Hapsburg's Youngest Blossom

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23rd June 2022
The Archduchess Sophie Friederike was born on 5 March 1855 as the first child of the Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth, the year after their wedding. Three more children would follow with the births of the Archduchess Gisela, Crown Prince Rudolf and the Archduchess Marie Valerie, in 1856, 1858 and 1868 respectively. The fact that the Archduchess Marie Valerie was later Elisabeth’s…
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William at 40: The christening of a prince

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22nd June 2022
It’s been nearly 40 years since Prince William was christened at Buckingham Palace. William was christened on 4 August 1982, which also happened to be The Queen Mother’s 82nd birthday.During the christening conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the…
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William At 40: his passion for the environment

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21st June 2022
Prince William’s passion for the environment may have been inspired by his grandfather and father but it has been empowered by his son.When doing a podcast with Australian actress Cate Blanchett called Climate of Change with Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy, The Duke…
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A future king makes his debut: the moment Charles and Diana presented baby William to the world

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21st June 2022
A picture is worth a thousand words and sometimes captures the essence of a moment more than the most perfect prose. The royal story is filled with images that tell a tale all of their own. As the Duke of Cambridge marks his fortieth birthday, we rewind to his very famous debut in London.The picture – June 22nd 1982, St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London[getty…
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William at 40: The early years of a future king

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20th June 2022
From the moment he was born on 21 June 1982, Prince William’s mother, Diana, was determined that his early years would be as similar as those of any other child despite his royal destiny.William began school at Jane Mynors’ nursery school and the…
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William at 40: the complicated relationship between William and Harry

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20th June 2022
Like any family, the Royal Family has its ups and downs. In this case, the relationship between two brothers, Prince William and Prince Harry, has gone through a very public transformation. The closeness of past years is now replaced by a noticeable coldness with reports that they spent no time together during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.Growing up, the two were frequently pictured…
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William at 40: The birthplace of a future king

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20th June 2022
It’s been forty years since Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles welcomed their first child, Prince William. And he made his debut at what is now one of the most famous maternity units in the world, the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital…
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Were the Windsors snubbed or did they reject their regal cousins? Royal row breaks out over one of the biggest celebrations of the year

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15th June 2022
They’re already laying the table in Oslo for one of the royal parties of the year. On June 17 2022, King Harald and Queen Sonja will host a whole host of regal guests at a celebration for the 18th birthday of their granddaughter, Ingrid Alexandra, second in line to the throne and a queen in waiting. However, as the line up of who will be attending was shared by the Norwegian court, rumours began…
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