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Sophie continues the late Queen's legacy as she attends the Royal Windsor Horse Show

The Duchess of Edinburgh has continued to honour the equine legacy left behind by her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, as the 59-year-old attended the annual Royal Windsor Horse Show. The equestrian show, which he held each year on the Windsor estate, was a favourite event of the late monarch. She attended every year since 1943, until her death in 2022 – never missing a…
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The Duchess of Edinburgh makes historic visit to Ukraine

The Duchess of Edinburgh became the first member of the British Royal Family to visit Ukraine since the Russian invasion in 2022, traveling to the country on Monday for a day of engagements. Sophie met with embattled President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska during a visit requested by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. In a press release from Buckingham…
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Historic firsts for King Frederik and Queen Mary as official portraits revealed

The King and Queen of Denmark’s first official portraits have been released. King Frederik X and Queen Mary are shown for the first time as monarch and consort in the images taken at the Christiansborg Palace. King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark’s first official portraits have been released, three months after this accession to the throne (photo by Steen…
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The Duchess of Gloucester becomes a member of the Order of the Garter

The Duchess of Gloucester has been named as a Royal Lady Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. The King appointed her to the Order on April 23rd 2024, St. George’s Day, the traditional time for appointments to the oldest order of chivalry in Britain. The appointment is in the gift of His Majesty. In its announcement, Buckingham Palace said that the Duchess ”takes great…
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