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The death of a king in a modern era: how George V's passing was announced to the world

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19th January 2025
It was not an auspicious start to the new year of 1936 for King George V. The previous year had seen ‘Grandpa England’, as Queen Elizabeth II once called her grandfather, feted during his Silver Jubilee, but long periods of poor health had plagued the King, and he would not live to see February. By 15 January, he was bedridden with a cold from which he’d never recover. His favourite…
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How many queens have ruled Sweden?

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17th January 2025
While several European nations will next have a queen on their throne, Sweden is the only nation to have two generations of queens-in-waiting. However, the future Queen Victoria will not be the first female regnant of Sweden. Which women have ruled Sweden in the…
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The royals who have ruled Greenland including a king who said no to selling it to the USA

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8th January 2025
King Frederik X of Denmark is just days away from the first anniversary of his accession to the throne and he’ll mark the milestone in the middle of a global debate about the future of his realm. For Frederik currently reigns in Greenland and a certain other incoming Head of State wouldn’t mind being in charge there either. Donald Trump has said, not for the first time, that…
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A new year - what next for the royals?

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7th January 2025
The new year is a whole week old and already royal plans are taking shape. But what could the 12 months ahead hold for the Royal Family as well as for the dynasties that reign in Europe? Here are a few predictions from our team. Lydia Starbuck, Editor in Chief, Royal…
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A sparkling royal gem dominated by a single, simple pearl

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3rd January 2025
It’s a single pearl set among dozens of diamonds but despite that sparkling competition, it still shines. For this pearl is part of a brooch that was given to the Royal Family in times of war in the hope that it would always be used by queens. And the decision of Queen Camilla to make it a favourite in her jewellery box since her husband became King Charles III has fulfilled that wish once…
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New Year sparkle from the royals who stole the style show in 2024

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1st January 2025
New Year’s Eve is all about sparkle and New Year’s Day can feel quite dull in comparison so a recollection of glitz from the past always helps to life spirits. These fabulous royal looks are all part of history now, having been worn in 2024, but just because it’s 2025, it doesn’t mean we can’t share our favourite style moments of the year just gone. Happy New…
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