European RoyalsFeatures

When royal children "let loose" at christenings

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13th August 2021
While some royal christenings appear to be very formal, others are more relaxed, as in the case of the Danish, Dutch and Swedish royal families. Of course, we see these royal children more relaxed in christening settings because the baptisms are aired live on television, whereas the British, Luxembourgish and other royal families are not.In Britain, the press and the public can see those…
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Madame de Pompadour: from sickly child to stateswoman

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12th August 2021
Royal mistresses were, for centuries, a fixture in royal courts. Some were loved, others hated and some became amongst the most important advisers at court. One of the most influential royal mistresses of all was Madame de Pompadour.Born in Paris in December 1721 as Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, she came from a well-to-do background and at the age of five, she was sent away to school run by the…
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Royal Mistresses: Louise de Kérouaille

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11th August 2021
Louise Renée de Penancoët de Kéroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth was born 5 September 1649 and is the daughter of Guillaume de Penancoët, Seigneur de Kéroualle and Marie de Ploeuc de Timeur. Nobles in Brittany, France, the family name is derived from an heriess whom an…
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Royal tour fashion favourites: Diana, Princess of Wales in Australia, 1983

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10th August 2021
Royal tours are always a source of excitement, not just for the interesting locales and fun engagements, but the stand-out style moments. This summer, Royal Central is looking back at some of the best tour fashion moments from over the years.While the Cambridges took their first overseas tour just two months after their wedding, it was closer to two years after the royal wedding of a century…
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