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The Duke of Kent retires as Colonel of the Scots Guards and is replaced by the Duke of Edinburgh

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13th April 2024
The Duke of Kent is stepping back as Colonel of the Scots Guards in his 50th year in the role. The Duke, now 88, will be replaced by the Duke of Edinburgh. The changeover happens on April 14th 2024 when the Duke of Kent attends annual Black Sunday events in London for the regiment. Black Sunday is The Scots Guards annual day of remembrance. The Duke will attend a Service of Remembrance at…
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Which European monarchs are in line for the British crown?

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12th April 2024
While most people tend to focus on the first ten to twenty people in line for the British throne, particularly when there is a new member of the family and the line shifts, the line of succession is far longer than that. And there are actually several monarchs of other kingdoms that are in line for the British throne. His Majesty King Harald V of NorwayKing Harald V of Norway is currently the…
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Royal baby on the way in Jordan

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10th April 2024
Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan are expecting their first child. The heir to the Hashemite throne and his wife will welcome their baby in the summer. The new arrival will make King Abdullah II and Queen Rania grandparents for the first time. In a…
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The Edinburghs witness historic Changing of the Guard parade

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9th April 2024
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh led celebrations at Buckingham Palace to mark the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale. To mark the anniversary, British and French soldiers took part in Changing of the Guard ceremonies at their counterparts’ palaces. Edward and Sophie therefore watched as 32 members of the 1st and 2nd Infantry regiments of the Garde Republicaine undertook the…
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King Charles renews Coronation pledge to serve in heartfelt Easter message

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28th March 2024
The King has renewed his Coronation promise to serve in a heartfelt Easter message heard at the Maundy service. His Majesty had to miss the ceremony, as he continues to confine himself to private duties within palace walls as he is treated for cancer. But he sent a very personal message to mark the event which saw Queen Camilla distribute Maundy money on his behalf. Speaking from Buckingham…
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