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The Queen's decision to strip Andrew of his HRH status is a major move for both Andrew and for the House of Windsor

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13th January 2022
He was the first child born to a reigning Monarch for over a century and yet now, the prince they called Andrew will no longer be styled HRH in any official capacity. In a short, swift statement on January 13th 2022, The Queen signalled a final walk into the royal wilderness for her second son. The Duke of York has had his military titles and royal patronages removed, a decision communicated in…
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The death of Frederik IX, King of Denmark

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13th January 2022
As 2021 wound to an end, the Danish Royal Family shared a rather poignant video. Amidst the official social media posts marking Queen Margrethe’s traditional New Year speech was a once familiar face, that of her father, King Frederik IX. As well as her own message…
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New stamps to be issued in Greenland and the Faroe Islands for Queen Margarethe's Golden Jubilee

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12th January 2022
With Queen Margarethe’s golden jubilee fast approaching, institutions are revealing more of their plans to celebrate the occasion. On the 11th of January, 3 days before 50th anniversary of the day in which King Frederik IX passed away leaving the throne in his eldest daughter’s hands, Greenland and the Faroe Islands unveiled the stamps they will issue to commemorate the…
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The photographer behind the Duchess of Cambridge's new portraits reveals how they created now famous images

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9th January 2022
Following the sensation that was caused by the three portraits released by Kensington Palace to celebrate the Duchess of Cambridge’s 40th birthday, the world got a bit more familiar with the name of Paolo Roversi, the photographer behind the images. In preparation for the release, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera obtained an interview with Mr Roversi, in which journalist Francesca…
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Kate at 40: her patronages supporting children

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8th January 2022
Since becoming a member of the royal family in 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge has become patron of a number of charities and organisations across the United Kingdom, particularly patronages focused on art, sports, young people, and mental health. As the Duchess celebrates her 40th birthday, Royal Central is taking a deeper look at her patronages supporting children. Action for Children …
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