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Despite distractions, the future of The Royal Family is in safe hands with the new 'Fab Four' - Camilla, Catherine, Anne & Sophie

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6th January 2023
It might be the start of a new year, but some things never change. Whether it is political uncertainty, rising taxes, or Harry & Meghan still ‘telling their story’, 2023 promises much of the same as 2022 – the same being true for The Royal Family. Over the years, a small group of royals have continued to fill the gaps left in the royal diary by the departures of the Duke…
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Why Will Pope Benedict XVI Be Buried In Three Coffins?

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4th January 2023
In February 2013, Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope in 600 years to abdicate. Since that time he had been living in Vatican City as Pope Emeritus.  On December 31, 2022 Pope Benedict died at the age of 95.  Though he was no longer “the Pope,”  he was a Pope…
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The consorts of Europe in 2023

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4th January 2023
As 2023 gets under way, special anniversaries loom for several of Europe’s consorts. Two will mark a decade as queens of their country while another has a special royal celebration ahead of her. As a new year begins, we look at Europe’s current consorts. Queen Silvia of Sweden Queen Silvia is the longest reigning consort in Europe(Photo: Linda Broström/The Royal Court of…
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The royals who rule Europe in 2023

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3rd January 2023
for the first time in decades, the royal landscape of Europe looks somewhat different as the New Year gets under way. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning Monarch and the oldest for many years but now, all that has changed. As 2023 begins, this is how Europe is…
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Royal Central looks back: Our favourite moments from 2022

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31st December 2022
This year saw many celebrations and changes. As we say goodbye to 2022, members of the Royal Central editorial team have shared their favourite moments from the past year. Charlie Proctor, Editor-in-Chief My favourite royal moment of 2022 was The late Queen’s attendance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. As it turned out, it was the last time we saw Her Majesty at her most relaxed and…
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THE ROYAL 2022 IN PHOTOS: December

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31st December 2022
Royalty around the world are among the most photographed people and every image tells part of their story. As 2022 came to a conclusion, there were some big firsts caught on camera while the year ended as it had begun, around the throne of a Jubilee queen. A future queen…
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THE ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: November

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31st December 2022
The royal year has been told in many images, with some of the most symbolic moments of the past twelve months summed up in one simple photo. Here, we recall the pictures that told the tale of royal November. Queen Elizabeth II, at the heart of Remembrance once more Corporal Rob Kane/ UK MOD © Crown copyright 2022 Queen Elizabeth II considered it an honour to lead the nation in remembrance…
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