Royal Ascot

The Prince and Princess of Wales join The King and Queen at Royal Ascot

The Prince and Princess of Wales have made their debut at the 2023 Royal Ascot meeting. Their Royal Highnesses joined The King and Queen at the Berkshire racecourse, much to the delight of the crowd. Prince William and Catherine arrived at Royal Ascot in the second carriage of the procession alongside Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. The Duke & Duchess of Devonshire…
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HistoryState & Ceremonial

The President who doubles as a Prince

Not many people know that the continent of Europe is home not to one but two principalities recognised by most international organisations.  While most people have heard about Monaco, the Principality of Andorra remains mostly hidden from the majority of the public. The Pyrenees-nestled microstate was founded in 1278 with the same political arrangement with which it is managed today…
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Royal Ascot

The King and Queen are joined by Princess Anne and the Gloucesters on the first day of Royal Ascot

The King and The Queen attended the first day of Royal Ascot 2023 in the company of family and friends. As has been a staple of the summer social calendar for many decades, the royals arrived at the Berkshire racecourse in a spectacular carriage procession drawn by Windsor Greys. King Charles & Queen Camilla took centre stage in the first carriage alongside the Duke & Duchess of…
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Royal WeddingsSweden

Royal Wedding Rewind: King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden

It was an historic royal wedding which created a consort. When Silvia Sommerlath married King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on June 19th 1976, she became the country’s queen as she said her vows. The couple are now marking their 45th wedding anniversary. Let’s rewind to June 19th 1976 for the wedding of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. [getty src=”3140398&#8243…
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