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Royal Wedding Flowers: the Countess of Wessex

When Sophie Rhys Jones married Prince Edward on June 19th 1999 at St. George’s Chapel, she carried a bouquet with more than a hint of the past about it. The couple who starred in the last big Windsor wedding of the 20th century had gone for something of a medieval theme in the look of their big day and the flowers carried by the bride fitted right in. From the pageboys and bridesmaids in…
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Wallis Simpson and the fight over the HRH

On 27 May 1937, just a few days before Wallis Simpson and the former King Edward VIII were due to be married, a letter arrived from King George VI with “not very good news.” Edward then learned that while Wallis would become Duchess of Windsor upon marriage, she…
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Who is Prince Hans-Adam II, the richest royal in Europe?

The Principality of Liechtenstein is one of the least known countries in Europe. Located between Austria and Switzerland, this micro-state has an area of roughly 62 square miles and a population of about 39,000. A mostly mountainous country, the principality is one of two doubly landlocked countries in the world (the other being Uzbekistan), meaning it has no access to a coastline and is…
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Royal Ascot: A history of the Royal Meeting which acts as the highlight of The Queen's summer

Royal Ascot is a highlight of the royal calendar, and every June, thousands of people including the Royal Family head to the races. It is one of the oldest traditions for the royals, and has carried on throughout the global health crisis. In 2020, the meeting was held without any spectators. For this year’s event, up to 12,000 guests will be allowed to attend each day, as Royal Ascot is taking…
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Who is Prince Nicolas of Sweden?

As Prince Nicolas of Sweden celebrates his sixth birthday on June 15th, let’s take a moment to learn more about the young royal. Prince Nicolas Paul Gustaf, Duke of Ångermanland, is the eldest grandson of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. His…
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How Philippa Gregory changed Modern Royal Historical Fiction

English novelist Philippa Gregory has been made a CBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours. The Other Boleyn Girl author was given the honour for her services to literature and charity. Gregory has been a long-time fundraiser for charitable projects in The Gambia, the smallest country within the mainland of Africa. Through her work, she’s helped to build nearly 200 wells for rural…
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