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The Royal Week, in Pictures

One week, seven days and plenty to talk about. In another week dominated by speculation about what might be happening behind closed Palace doors, royalty across Europe has continued with changed agendas that reflect the times in which we all now live. As the pandemic continues and engagements remain largely rooted in video calls and photos, there were some face to face engagements as well as…
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First photograph of Prince Philip as he leaves hospital and walks to his car unassisted

The Duke of Edinburgh has been discharged from King Edward VII’s Hospital in London and has returned to Windsor Castle to be alongside The Queen. The Duke was spotted leaving hospital on Tuesday morning after a month long stay. It is understood that the 99-year-old walked from the hospital building to his car unassisted. In what was his longest ever hospital admission, Prince Philip…
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Michelle Obama weighs in on Royal Family drama

Former First Lady Michelle Obama has weighed in on the drama in the Royal Family after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex gave an interview to Oprah Winfrey on 7 March. Mrs Obama told Access Hollywood: “My hope is that, when I think about what they’re going through, I think about the importance of family, and I just pray that there is forgiveness and there is clarity and love and resolve at…
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Charlie Hebdo under fire for offensive cartoon depicting The Queen and Duchess of Sussex

French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is under fire for an offensive cartoon featuring The Queen and the Duchess of Sussex. The cartoon has been called racist by many in France, the UK and the US. It likens Queen Elizabeth as Officer Derek Chauvin with her knee on the Duchess of Sussex’s neck. The Duchess is compared to George Floyd, who was killed by Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin last…
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