The Sussexes

Italian IKEA pokes fun at the Sussexes situation on Instagram

IKEA is known to be a winner among most, especially millennials. Now, it seems the Swedish brand has hopped on the consumer target market after posting an advert aimed at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, taking aim at the ‘feud’ their family is having with the rest of the Royal Family. The advert in question comes just days after the Sussexes announced they would “step…
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Princess Anne receives honorary degree in Aberdeen from Duchess of Rothesay

Princess Anne received an honorary degree from her sister-in-law, the Duchess of Cornwall, yesterday in Aberdeen. The Duchess of Rothesay, as Camilla is known in Scotland, presented the Princess Royal with her honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of Aberdeen. The Duchess is the university’s chancellor after taking up the role in 2013. The university nominated Anne for…
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British Royals

Isn't it time for Prince Charles to take the helm on some of the UK's State Visits?

With news that the Queen has invited the Emperor and Empress of Japan for a State Visit this spring (they said yes), the impression is very much business as usual after a more than bumpy start to 2020 for the House of Windsor. The prospect of all the pomp and ceremony that these special events bring is a welcome relief. But it’s also a reminder that the UK no longer has outgoing State Visits and…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen releases a statement saying she would have "preferred" Harry & Meghan to remain as senior royals

The Queen has released a statement following the Sandringham Summit, in which she says she is supportive of the Duke & Duchess of Sussex, although she would have preferred them to stay as senior royals. Her Majesty says that there will be a transition period in which the Sussexes will spend time in both Canada and the UK. She adds that discussions within the Royal Family will continue in…
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