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From flag bearers to gold medallists: the royals who have been part of the Olympics

With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris only a few days away, royals across the world are preparing to support their athletes as they represent their kingdoms. While most royals heading to the Olympics will be spectators, there are some who have played much bigger roles with some even having the honour of carrying their country’s flag. King Harald of Norway, 1964 The then-Crown…
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Royal News

Princess Anne oversees investiture at Windsor

The Princess Royal had a busy day at Windsor Castle as she presented over 70 honours recipients with their medals.  The Princess Royal represented the King as she presented several different honours at Windsor. The late novelist Sir Martin Amis was awarded a KBE; his wife received the order on his behalf. Joe Root, cricketer and former captain of the England team, received his MBE.
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne reveals Queen Elizabeth II's concerns about spending her last days at Balmoral

Queen Elizabeth II was persuaded by her family to choose her own comfort in her final days Princess Anne reveals in a new documentary. In an interview for the BBC documentary Charles III: The Coronation Year, Princess Anne revealed that the late queen—who passed away on 8 September 2022—was worried that passing at Balmoral Castle deep in the Scottish Highlands would cause a headache in…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne's special role as King Charles opens Parliament for the first time in his reign

As King Charles opened Parliament for the first time under his reign, his sister, The Princess Royal exercised a special role – that of ‘Gold-Stick-in-Waiting.’ [getty src=”1767948841″ width=”594″ height=”390″ tld=”com”] The role is that of a ceremonial bodyguard to the sovereign and is considered an honour. As the King and…
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