British Royals

Could the Commonwealth be about to gain a new member? Unexpected royal visit sparks speculation

Could the tiny principality of Monaco one day become part of the Commonwealth? The question was quietly raised in royal and social media circles after Prince Albert II of Monaco made a rare appearance at the Commonwealth Day service in London, joining members of the British royal family at Westminster Abbey. Prince Albert, 67, attended the annual celebration alongside King Charles III and other…
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Prince Michael of Kent attends Crufts as wife Princess Michael ‘bedridden after stroke’

Prince Michael of Kent has been seen carrying out a public engagement despite reports that his wife, Princess Michael of Kent, is seriously ill after suffering a stroke. The 83-year-old royal travelled to Birmingham to attend the opening of the world-famous Crufts, where he met competitors and their dogs at the four-day show. A lifelong enthusiast for dogs, the prince has served as president…
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Sophie pays a surprise visit to Northern Ireland and meets graduates inspired by Queen Elizabeth II

Sophie’s surprise visit to Northern Ireland was her first solo visit to the region in nearly a decade, and she jam-packed her day full of engagements to greet her patronages and members of the public. The Duchess of Edinburgh officially opened the Randalstown location of the National Autistic Society and met with families who will be supported by the space. The National Autistic Society…
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Revealed: The royals who will stand alongside The King on Commonwealth Day

The King will be accompanied by a senior gathering of working members of the Royal Family when he leads the nation’s Commonwealth Day commemorations at Westminster Abbey on Monday. At his side will be the Queen, whose presence underscores the importance the Palace attaches to the annual service celebrating the Commonwealth’s 56 member states and their shared commitment to democracy…
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