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Queen Letizia's year in pictures as she celebrates 49th birthday

Queen Letizia celebrates her 49th birthday today, so let’s take a look at her royal year, from last September to today, to chart what she’s achieved. Queen Letizia, along with her husband King Felipe, have worked tirelessly over the past year to support Spain as it continues through this global health crisis. It has also been a year that saw more visibility for her teenage daughters…
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Reach For The Moon - a horse bred by The Queen and destined for for the stars?

“Reach for the moon. Evenif you miss, you will land among the stars!” – Norman Vincent Peale If the stars align next year, then The Queen could have a live contender in The Derby – the world’s most prestigious flat race. Reach For The Moon – a two-year-old colt owned by the monarch – has already won the Group 3 Solario Stakes, and has finished…
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History

The English Queens of France

On an autumn day, over 500 years ago, Mary Tudor, sister of Henry VIII, marriedthe French king, Louis XII. The spectacular ceremony in Abbeville in Northern France transformed Mary into the Queen of France. No other English princess held that title after…
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Royal tour fashion favourites: Diana, Princess of Wales in Italy, 1985

Royal tours are always a source of excitement, not just for interesting locales and fun engagements but also for stand-out style moments. This summer, Royal Central is looking back at some of the best tour fashion moments from over the years. The Prince and Princess of Wales embarked on a 17-day tour of Italy in April 1985, and while it might not be their best-known royal tour (Australia does…
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