Danish royal tradition stipulates that a reigning monarch celebrates their birthday with a balcony appearance at Amalienborg Palace. But there was one small detail about King Frederik X’s balcony birthday celebration last week that many royal watchers missed – and it was a history defining moment. For his 57th birthday, …
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British businesses fear hackers could completely wipe them out following the devastating cyberattack on Marks & Spencer, a survey has found. Two thirds of security leaders at medium and large sized companies in the UK admit an assault on a similar scale could ‘cripple’ their organisation. Experts have warned the …
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A former private secretary to King Charles and Princess Diana has died aged 91. Major General Sir Christopher Airy was hired to bring stability to the warring royal couple’s marriage in 1990, but he lasted less than a year in the role. Sir Christopher, a former Grenadier Guards officer and …
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Princess Mako of Japan has welcomed her first child, the Imperial Household Agency has announced. Mako Komuro, who is the niece of Emperor Naruhito, left the royal family in 2021 when she married her former college classmate Kei Komuro, a commoner. The former princess, 33, was required to give up …
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When Meghan Markle issued advice to expectant mothers this week to never tell anyone what you’re planning to call your child, it was a timely reminder that she has experienced the furore a baby name can cause. In June 2021, Harry and Meghan announced the birth of their daughter Lilibet …
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As she scurries about carrying plates and clearing tables, dressed simply in a shirt, tie and waistcoat with a starched apron tied around her waist, you’d never believe that this busy waitress has Royal connections. To her partner – and co-owner of their restaurant The Yellow Bittern – she’s simply …
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When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle emerged from St George’s Chapel as husband and wife, their wedding was already being touted as a picture-perfect affair. The Royal Family looked more united than ever. Prince William was best man and Prince Charles even walked Meghan down the aisle. But behind the idyllic scenes …
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Many little girls grow up dreaming of being a princess and living in a fairytale castle. For Meghan, this dream began to materialise when she was 36 years old – but the reality was very different from how she imagined. As the Duchess of Sussex celebrates her 44th birthday in her …
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Even before Meghan Markle had married into the Royal Family – and long before ‘Megxit’ – the soon-to-be Duchess of Sussex was already allegedly ruffling feathers. It was February 2018 and Prince Harry and Meghan were on their first trip to Scotland together. According to Tom Bower’s biography ‘Revenge’ – which …
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It’s the plucky, intelligent and energetic breed that has already won the hearts of the King and Queen. Now it turns out the Jack Russell Terrier – also known for being stubborn and fearless – has also become one of Britain’s favourite dogs. Data from the Kennel Club reveals that …
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