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Why are William and Catherine known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in Scotland?

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27th May 2021
As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoy a bumper visit to Scotland, many of our readers have been asking why we have been referring to the couple as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in recent days. When Prince William was made Duke of Cambridge on the day he married Catherine Middleton, he was also bestowed the title of Earl of Strathearn. As such, not only is Catherine the Duchess of…
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Is the Royal Family about to announce a new HRH?

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25th May 2021
Since the arrival of the children of the Earl and Countess of Wessex, questions about their titles have arisen. And those debates could continue after their mother confirmed that how they are styled is still open to changes. When Edward and Sophie married, it was announced that any children they had would be styled as children of dukes rather than as HRHs. However, Letters Patent issued by King…
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Fashion Favourite: The Queen Mother and Madame Handley-Seymour

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24th May 2021
Some royals are fashion trendsetters, like Princess Alexandra (future Queen Alexandra). Others gravitate towards a specific designer or two and work to create styles and a wardrobe that works for them as an individual. The Duchess of York, later Queen Elizabeth, was one of the latter. As we continue with our Fashion Favourite series, we will be looking at Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Madame…
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Grandchildren of monarchs: Emperor Naruhito of Japan

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22nd May 2021
Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan has two sons and a daughter, who have given him four grandchildren in total. Aiko, Princess Toshi His eldest son – the current Emperor Naruhito – has one daughter with his wife, Empress Masako: Aiko, Princess Toshi. [getty src=”110834542″ width=”594″ height=”417″] In April 2001, it was confirmed that…
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