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How can it be right for one unelected Prince to override democracy?

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26th November 2025
Earlier in the week, Prince Albert II of Monaco exercised a power almost unseen in modern Europe: he refused to sign a bill passed overwhelmingly by the National Council to liberalise abortion. While the action is entirely within Monaco’s constitution, it raises uncomfortable questions about the balance between monarchy and democracy in the 21st century. The proposed legislation was carefully…
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When Prince William is king he will have to change the rules around royal titles - and this is why

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24th November 2025
Royal titles are thought to be set in stone but this autumn has shown that they are, in fact, rather fragile things. As summer faded, the younger brother of The King found out that Monarchs can still change everything with just a few words. Charles III removed the HRH and title of prince from his sibling with Buckingham Palace announcing that the once second in line to the throne would now be…
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The Royal Wedding bouquet that vanished: the untold story behind Queen Elizabeth II’s Big Day

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20th November 2025
Royal weddings often follow a familiar pattern. They unfold in grand, historic churches with brides dressed in sweeping white gowns and glittering heirloom tiaras, while grooms stand proudly in military uniform. They are accompanied by long lines of bridesmaids and pageboys, with centuries of tradition dictating every step. What begins as a family celebration becomes a global spectacle. But…
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The Heiress who changed royal style forever: Margaret Greville’s glittering legacy

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19th November 2025
Margaret Greville is not a household name. Outside royal circles and National Trust devotees, her story is often overlooked. Yet her influence sparkles (quite literally) from the brows, necks and wrists of the British Royal Family to this day. Many of the most recognisable royal tiaras, necklaces and brooches originate not in the royal vaults, but in the private jewel boxes of The Hon. Mrs Ronald…
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