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Royal guests revealed for Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s confirmation

Friday morning at 9 am, the Norwegian Royal Court published parts of the guest list to the upcoming confirmation of Princess Ingrid Alexandra on Saturday. The Royal Court can confirm that the following royal guests are coming to Oslo tomorrow: HM. King Felipe of Spain.HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.HRH Prince…
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A King's grave and his dogs

Uniquely among the early modern kings, Frederick II – King ‘in’ Prussia until ‘of’ Prussia was finally adopted in 1772, who was already known as ‘the Great’ by an admiring Europe – does not rest in the ancestral vault of the royal house to which he belonged, nor is his tomb to be found within a mausoleum or church built to house his remains. Instead, Frederick’s grave is to be…
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The Royal Central Podcast

Welcome to a brand new Royal Central podcast. Every week, the team will be bringing you the latest news and debate on all things royal. This week, we’re chatting about the problems faced by the British Royal Family in what’s been a difficult month. There’s also discussion about a much loved princess who passed away and a spotlight on a tricky situation for one of…
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Monarchy Rules: A Look at George VI

Early Life Albert Frederick Arthur George was born as the second son to the thenPrince George,Duke of Yorkand Mary, Duchess of York on 14 December 1895 at York Cottage on the Sandringham Estate. He wasborn during the reign of Queen Victoria – his great-grandmother and was fourth in line to the throne after his grandfather, father, and older brother, Prince…
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