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The consort's Crown which Camilla will receive

During Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee message , it was announced that it is her ‘sincere wish’ for her daughter-in-law Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall to be given the title of Queen consort when Prince Charles ascends the throne and is crowned King. It has since been announced by palace officials that Camilla will wear The Queen Mother’s consort crown, during that…
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Six royal roles that have won Oscars

Playing Diana, Princess of Wales has landed actress Kristen Stewart an Oscar nod. She is nominated in the Best Actress category at the 2022 Academy Awards for her portrayal of the princess in the film Spencer. If she does win, she’ll join a whole host of stars who took…
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Royal Olympians: Zara Tindall

The British Royal Family counts several Olympians in their midst, but only one member has ever won an elusive medal: Zara Tindall, the only daughter of the Princess Royal, who followed in her parents’ footsteps in equestrianism. Before we take a look at Zara’s path to the Olympics, let’s take a brief stroll through the Olympic history of her parents, Princess Anne and Mark Phillips. They…
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Monarchy Rules: Elizabeth II

As we mark 70 years since The Queen ascended the throne, we’re taking a look back at the life and reign of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Elizabeth II. Early Life At the time of her birth, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Marywas never meant to be a…
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Thank you Your Majesty for saying what we have all been thinking - of course Camilla should become Queen

Finally, rejoice! Ever since Royal Central first launched in 2012, we have been vocal campaigners for one particular cause – that Camilla should be afforded the title of Queen Consort when Charles becomes King. Now, 17 years after the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall wed at Windsor, common sense has finally prevailed – an acceptance within the Royal Household that Camilla…
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Who has been Crown Princess of Denmark?

Ahead of a new exhibition highlighting Crown Princess Mary and the four Crown Princesses of Denmark preceding her, let’s take a look at the women who have held the title Crown Princess of Denmark. Louise of Hesse-Kassel The first modern Crown Princess of Denmark was Louise of Hesse-Kassel. Born Louise Wilhelmine Frederikke Caroline Auguste Julie on 7 September 1817 in Hesse, she was the…
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