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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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History

The unknown composer who would have been King

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7th January 2022
Several military marches that are a part of our musical heritage were composed by King Carl Johan of Sweden and Norway’s grandson, Prince Gustaf. In 1852, the 25-year-old Gustaf, the “singer prince,” became the first royal to die at the new palace in…
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Royal Mint unveils new coin showing The Queen on horseback to mark her Platinum Jubilee

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6th January 2022
A brand new 50p marking The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been launched and it’s already making history. The new design, which shows The Queen on horseback, is the first collectable 50p coin marking a major royal event. Created by John Bergdahl, the image was personally approved by Her Majesty. It shows her on horseback, riding sidesaddle, as she did for so many years during…
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