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How the King of Sweden changed royal rules to allow marriage for love

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10th September 2023
Historically the Swedish Royal Family has had strict laws on who they could marry. However, in the second half of the twentieth century, major changes were set in place to allow Swedish royals more freedom in their choice of partners. The Swedish Act of Succession previously restricted members of the Swedish Royal Family from marrying commoners or else they and all of their descendants would…
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The change King Carl Gustaf made that had everyone talking

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9th September 2023
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden made a change in 2019 that had everyone talking. In October 2019, he announced that he had revoked the Royal Highness style and place in the Royal House from all of his grandchildren but Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar. In other words, only the grandchildren in the direct line of succession would hold the style and place in the Royal House. This change applied…
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Queen Camilla's passion for reading

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8th September 2023
Queen Camilla has a strong passion for reading and encourages others to join in her passion. She encourages others to get them to enter into a world that allows them to escape from the realities of the world for a few moments. The Queen has shared her passion for reading on numerous occasions and has shown her support for the activity with her patronages. Her Majesty has been the patron…
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How one royal gown became the most important British dress of the 20th century

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7th September 2023
It has been described as the most important British dress design of the 20th century and the gown that Queen Elizabeth II wore at her Coronation, on June 2nd 1953, has its own place in history. The work of Sir Norman Hartnell, created in partnership by the Monarch, it has become one of the most emblematic outfits of the House of Windsor. This was arguably the most important commission of Sir…
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