British Royals

King Charles speaks of his great joy at visiting Australia as Monarch

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20th October 2024
The King has spoken of his great joy at visiting Australia as its Monarch. Charles III is the first reigning King to tour the country. In his first official speech during his historic visit, His Majesty said that it was a ”great joy…to come to Australia for the first time as Sovereign and to renew a love of this country and its people which I have cherished for so…
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Liam Payne, the music star who rubbed shoulders with royalty

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18th October 2024
Liam Payne, a former member of One Direction, has died at the age of 31. He shot to stardom as a teenager and in over a decade as one of the biggest names in music, became involved in campaigns to support young people increase their own opportunities. It was work that brought him into contact with royalty. [getty src=”458918080″ width=”594″ height=”488&#8243…
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The princess who gave up being HRH for love

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16th October 2024
Many of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s grandchildren married into various royal families across Europe. Not all did, though. Princess Patricia of Connaught was the daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn and Princess Margaret Louise of Prussia, and despite relinquishing her title, she left a powerful legacy- particularly in Canada. Princess Patricia was born 17 March…
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