Prince & Princess of Wales

Kate at 40: Her patronages supporting the arts

When a young Catherine Middleton enrolled as an art history major at the University of St Andrews, little did she know that not only she’d become the future Queen Consort but also the patron of a range of arts-related charities. Her passion for photography and art has fuelled her work in the Royal Family just as much as her interest in mental health and the early years, and today she serves…
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First in line: the heirs to Europe's thrones as 2022 gets under way

As a new year gets underway, the ruling houses of Europe are looking to the future and that future is increasingly female. The next generation of rulers on the continent is dominated by women with the princesses who will one day be queens taking on increasingly high profile roles. By the end of this decade, much may have changed in Europe’s royal families. Here are the heirs who stand in…
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A Calendar of Kings: January

Each monarch leaves their mark, placing their personality on the fabric of history. And charting those footprints tells a story all of its own. From births to weddings, coronations to the passing of power, the major moments in a monarch’s life have an impact far beyond…
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Prince Andrew might lose his 'Duke of York' title over New York lawsuit

Prince Andrew may be forced to stop using his ‘Duke of York’ title if he loses his lawsuit in New York brought on by Virginia Guiffre. According to the Sunday Times, royal courtiers have discussed the possibility of asking the Duke to stop using his title should Guiffre be successful case against the ninth-in-line to the throne. The paper goes on to say that the Prince would be…
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Prince Andrew asked to prove inability to sweat by Virginia Giuffre's lawyers

Prince Andrew has been asked to provide documents proving his “alleged medical inability to sweat” in a court filing by attorneys for Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who has accused the Duke of York of sexual assault in a US civil lawsuit. In the court documents filed just before the New Year, attorneys also ask for any documents related to anyone the Prince met at a Pizza Express…
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