The Sussexes

Boy or girl: Duke of Sussex reveals his choice

While in Australia on Saturday, 21 October, the Duke of Sussex revealed his preference on having a girl or boy when his wife, the Duchess of Sussex gives birth in the spring of 2019. As the Prince, who has made no secret of his desire to start a family, was walking by a group of well-wishers at the Invictus cycling event, one shouted to His Royal Highness that they hoped his first child was a…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

Duchess of Cornwall becomes Vice-Patron of The Royal Commonwealth Society

The Duchess of Cornwall has been announced as The Royal Commonwealth Society’s inaugural Vice-Patron. The news came at a reception marking the 150th anniversary of the society which was hosted by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad, Minister of State for the Commonwealth and UN, on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government. Those in attendance at the reception included representatives of Her Majesty’s Government…
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Royal WeddingsThe Yorks

The reason why Eugenie and Jack left a seat empty at their wedding

During the wedding ceremony of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank, one seat was left empty in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. When her cousin, Prince Harry left the same seat open during his May wedding to Meghan Markle (the now Duchess of Sussex), many theorised that it was left open in memory of his beloved mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. However, this was not the case. With…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander says he regrets Britain’s decision to leave the EU

His Majesty King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands has said that he fears and regrets the British people’s decision to leave the European Union. The King’s comments come only a few weeks before he and Queen Maxima travel to the UK on an official state visit. According to The Guardian, King Willem-Alexander said the Dutch government’s position remained one of regret that Brexit was…
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