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These two European countries still prefer princes to princesses in the line of succession

The royal family of Liechtenstein has announced that women will finally be able to succeed to the country’s throne and they won’t be outranked by men. The tiny principality has adopted absolute primogeniture meaning that, from now on, the only thing that determines succession is birth order. It won’t be applied retrospectively. And the change means that there are now just two…
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A new warning has appeared at Eton ahead of Prince George’s arrival

New ‘No Photography’ signs have appeared around Eton College just weeks before Prince George is due to begin at the prestigious Berkshire school. Images taken outside the school show fresh notices attached to fences surrounding the college, warning against photography of pupils. The signs have appeared shortly before the 13-year-old prince is expected to walk through Eton’s gates…
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King Charles begins summer holiday as he arrives at the Castle of Mey

The King has marked the start of his annual summer stay at the Castle of Mey by planting a specially cultivated rose in the gardens of the Caithness estate. King Charles traditionally spends the first week of August at the Castle of Mey, continuing a long-standing family tradition that coincides with the birthday of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. During his visit, the…
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The Prince and Princess of Wales catch up with some familiar faces as they take George, Charlotte and Louis to the Commonwealth Games

The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a laugh with some familiar faces as they spent the day at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. William and Kate were spotted catching up with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh as the Royal Family turned out in force for the penultimate da of the sporting spectacular which has taken over the Scottish city for the past nine days. Edward and Sophie chatted…
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