Denmark

This royal summer is for sisters and for swans

Three royal sisters have got together for their traditional summer meet up and it couldn’t have looked more idyllic. Queen Margrethe, who ruled Denmark until her abdication in January 2024, welcomed her younger siblings to Graasten castle where the three usually spend the sunshine days together. It’s a very royal gathering all round. Margrethe’s sisters are Anne-Marie, the…
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The birth of the House of Windsor

When King George V inherited the throne from his father, Edward VII, in 1910, he was the second monarch in the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. However, he would also be the last monarch of the dynasty.  Queen Victoria was the sixth monarch in the House of Hanover. In…
Royal News

How Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh almost lost her life twice in unexpected medical emergencies

The medical emergencies which left the Duchess of Edinburgh in danger of losing her life have been revealed in further detail. Sophie was rushed to hospital in November 2003 and delivered her daughter, Lady Louise, weeks early. It was known at the time that the Duchess was very ill but more information on just how difficult her situation was have come to light in a new TV show. Ailsa…
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Queen Camilla makes history as the first woman appointed Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom

Queen Camilla has been appointed Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom, making her the first woman in British history to hold this honorary and prestigious military rank. The announcement, made by the Ministry of Defence, marks a momentous occasion in the nation’s military and royal history. The Queen, known for her dedication to charitable causes and her deep interest in the armed…
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