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"I'm a feminist": Prince of Italy renounces his position in favour of his daughter

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8th June 2023
Prince Emmanuel Filiberto of Savoy has made the unexpected announcement that he will renounce his position as heir to the defunct Italian throne in favour of his older daughter, Vittoria.The Prince revealed his decision in an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere Torino, during which he expressed his approval for his father’s decision to abolish Salic Law, and therefore grant his…
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The queen's daughter who disappeared without trace - a Tudor mystery that remains unsolved

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7th June 2023
Within the walls of one of England’s most picturesque castles, a queen gave birth to her only child and set in motion a chain of events that would become one of Tudor England’s most intriguing mysteries. The birth had been much anticipated and much talked about. The baby, a little girl, was immediately taken off to a nursery decked in scarlet and gold where a string of attendants…
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The first Coronation attended by Queen Elizabeth II

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2nd June 2023
It’s been nearly 86 years since the one of the most important days of Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret’s life, the day their dad, King George VI was crowned. The ceremony would cement Elizabeth’s place as the future queen and she would go on to become the…
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In the beginning: The Bernadotte dynasty

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2nd June 2023
The Bernadottes first began ruling over the Kingdom of Sweden in 1818 with King Karl XIV Johan (also called King Charles XIV John), who was also the King of Norway during this time. He was born on 26 January 1763 in France as Jean Bernadotte. It was in 1810 that he was…
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The historic royal dress called the most important of the 20th century

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2nd June 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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Who is Princess Désirée of Sweden?

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2nd June 2023
Princess Désirée of Sweden is the elder sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.She was born on 2 June 1938 at Haga Palace, a royal residence on the outskirts of Stockholm as the third child of Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten, and Princess Sibylla of…
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The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

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2nd June 2023
One of the most recognisable and iconic moments in The Queen’s historic 70-year reign was her 1953 Coronation. It was the first televised Coronation and was watched by 27 million people in the United Kingdom, with millions more watching from around the…
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Princess Rajwa chooses Elie Saab for most anticipated wedding dress of the year

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1st June 2023
Princess Rajwa turned to a renowned wedding dress designer for her gown as she married Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan.The bride chose famous wedding couturier, Elie Saab, for her dress.The white gown featured a draped neckline and fitted sleeves, while the full-length skirt was also fitted. A long train was covered by a delicate veil held in place with a diamond tiara.The bride carried…
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