British Royals

The little princess born to be a minor royal who ended up as one of the most famous monarchs of all

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21st April 2025
The birth of a royal baby always attracts interest and almost a century ago, the arrival of a little princess made headlines even if her destiny at that point seemed to be that of a minor royal. Instead, the royal birth announced on April 21 1926 would prove to be the start of the story of one of the most famous monarchs of all. The arrival of a daughter for the then Duke and Duchess of York…
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British Royals

Move over marmalade - King Charles and Queen Camilla have a new treat on their breakfast table

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14th April 2025
It’s the staple of many a breakfast table and now it comes in a very royal version. The King and Queen have brought back regal jars of a popular sweet spread and it might just move marmalade off the Palace menu. During their State Visit to Italy, King Charles and Queen Camilla were given personalised pots of Nutella by the country’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni. The tubs of…
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King Charles III

King Charles voices support for Canada during Italian State Visit

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9th April 2025
King Charles made a bold choice during the historic moment that he addressed the Italian parliament – the first time a British Monarch has spoken to both chambers. And he made it clear that he did so as both the King of the United Kingdom and King of Canada. He was given a standing ovation at the Palazzo Montecitorio following his speech where he called on both nations to stand together…
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Queen Elizabeth II

How Queen Elizabeth II celebrated an historic event at one of Italy's most precious locations

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7th April 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to arrive in Italy for an historic State Visit. Although its his first trip to the country as Monarch, Charles III has visited Italy many times. In fact, it is a favourite destination for the Royal Family and has even played host to a special birthday.  In April 1951, the then-Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, travelled to Italy for a…
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