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A lifetime of service - but has Princess Alexandra now retired?

Princess Alexandra has never made an announcement about stepping back from public life. Yet a quiet debate has emerged among royal watchers over whether the Queen’s cousin – one of the last working representatives of her generation – has, in all but name, retired from royal duties. The discussion was prompted this week by a rare appearance alongside Queen Camilla at a service of…
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Princess Beatrice brings new spin to royal christenings by holding her party in a pub

Princess Beatrice has put her own spin on royal tradition by holding the celebration after the christening of her second daughter in a pub. The princess and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, were seen arriving at a central London pub after the baptism of baby Athena. With them were Athena’s godmother, Princess Nina of Greece. The royal guests were entertained to a pub lunch to…
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King Charles sends Christmas wishes to persecuted Christians at special Advent service

King Charles has attended a very special advent service at Westminster Abbey, remembering all those who are persecuted for practising their faith. The King also provided a message for the Order of Service, in which he wrote of his “great joy to gather with you in the most glorious setting of Westminster Abbey as we celebrate the light, hope, and above all, the peace of this season of…
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Royal Mews to relocate from Buckingham Palace to Windsor in a major change to royal operations

The Royal Mews is to leave its historic home at Buckingham Palace and relocate to Windsor, marking the most significant change to the monarchy’s transport headquarters in two centuries. According to the Sunday Times, the move, long discussed privately within royal circles, reflects the changing rhythm of royal life. Senior members of the Royal Family now spend considerably less time in…
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