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How Queen Camilla became the cornerstone of the Royal Family in 2024

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28th December 2024
While the royals themselves haven’t referred to this past year as an ‘Annus Horribilis’ publicly, royal watchers the world over seemed poised to at many moments. From King Charles’s cancer diagnosis to that of the Princess of Wales’s, personal turmoil and other health challenges, it’s not been an easy year for the Royal Family. But through it all, Queen Camilla has kept her head up and…
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King Harald declares his royal family is ''not for sale''

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25th December 2024
The King of Norway has spoken out about the row involving the decision of his only daughter, Princess Martha Louise, to sell exclusive rights to her wedding photos to a magazine. In an interview with Norwegian TV, reflecting on a tumultuous year, King Harald said his royal family ”is not for sale”. His comment came as he talked about the controversy that sprang up when it was…
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Luxembourg's Grand Duke announces abdication in Christmas speech

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24th December 2024
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has confirmed he will abdicate as he made his Christmas address. In an emotional speech to his people on Christmas Eve, Grand Duke Henri announced he will give up his throne on October 3rd 2025. He will be succeeded by his eldest son, Guillaume. The Grand Duke had previously said he had every intention of stepping aside and had even chosen the date but would…
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King Charles to give Christmas speech from historic chapel

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23rd December 2024
King Charles III has left his royal residences behind and chosen an historic chapel to deliver his annual Christmas message. The King has recorded his address in the Fitzrovia Chapel in central London. This third Christmas speech of his reign is the first filmed outside a royal residence and the first time since 2006 that the festive address hasn’t been delivered at one of the Royal…
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