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The law that stopped a king and queen marrying in a favourite castle

It was a marriage for the history books but the bride and groom soon discovered that even royalty has to play by some rules. When King Charles and Queen Camilla announced their engagement in February 2005, they said almost straight away that they would marry in April in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle. They also announced they would have their union blessed later that same day in a service…
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History

The Irish jewels stolen before a royal visit

Also known as the Irish Crown Jewels, the Jewels of the Order of St Patrick, are at the heart of a still-unsolved mystery. King George III created the Order of St Patrick in 1783, as an equivalent order to England’s Order of the Garter and Scotland’s Order of…
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The princess you've probably never heard of who is about to become a royal bride

The new year is still several months away but 2025 already has a lavish royal wedding lined up – however, chances are you may not be too familiar with the princess who will be bride. The Princely House of Liechtenstein has just announced that the only daughter of the royal in charge of this tiny country’s monarchy is about to say ‘I do’. Princess Marie Caroline of…
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Queen Mary makes subtle style switch for big visit

Queen Mary of Denmark has arrived in Berlin for a visit marking the start of King Frederik’s reign and added a modern touch to traditional royal style. These formal events, designed to build stronger relations between the countries involved, include a big dose of pomp and ceremony as they get under way. And that is reflected in the style picks with female royals and leaders usually…
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What is CHOGM?

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to attend their first CHOGM since ascending to the throne, so as we prepare for the event, let’s explain what CHOGM is. What is CHOGM? CHOGM is the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings, a biannual summit for all the heads of Commonwealth nations to gather for meetings to discuss shared goals amongst the 56 member nations of the…
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