As Queen Margrethe II of Denmark celebrates her 85th birthday, there is much to reflect upon. Just over a year ago, the monarch stunned the nation by announcing her decision to abdicate in favour of her eldest son, Prince Fredrik – an unprecedented move in modern Danish history. In January …
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Meghan Markle tried to heal the royal rift by sending King Charles an As Ever gift box, according to US media. The Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle brand As Ever went on sale in the US earlier this month, with the entire product range selling out. But Meghan’s biggest fans – and …
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King Charles and Queen Camilla have just wrapped up their first major engagement of the year – a state visit to Italy. Coinciding with their 20th wedding anniversary, the visit saw Camilla showcase several symbolic jewellery pieces, including a brooch reminiscent of her wedding bouquet and a treasured necklace once …
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Amid the recent tension coming from Montecito, Prince William and the Royal Family have maintained a dignified silence, following the late Queen’s principle of ‘never complain, never explain’. This approach, ingrained in William’s upbringing, reflects the lessons he learned from his mother, Princess Diana, who emphasised the importance of remaining …
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For forty years King Charles has invited a ‘tour artist’ to accompany him, drawing or painting ‘whatever inspires them’ as a unique record of his global travels. But rather than look to Italian greats such as Leonardo da Vinci or Titian for inspiration this week, the monarch decided to commission …
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From the moment Meghan Markle made her debut at Trooping the Colour in 2018, it was clear she was not going to be a royal who quietly blended into the background. Fresh from her wedding to Prince Harry just weeks before, the Duchess of Sussex arrived in an off-the-shoulder Carolina …
Read More »Although it may sound grand, working for the Royal Family has never been for the faint-hearted. The hours are long, the pay is poor and the requirements of the job have caused many seasoned professionals to buckle under the extreme pressure. But one (ex) member of The Firm has faced …
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King Charles did not meet Prince Harry ahead of his High Court showdown – but one of the Daily Mail’s royal experts has revealed the legal explanation as to why. The Duke of Sussex, 40, flew 5,000 miles from California on Sunday to attend a two-day hearing at the Royal Courts …
Read More »When a new member joins the Royal Family, they usually need a lengthy period of time to learn the ropes of royal life. Along with being taught the hundreds of etiquette rules, they are expected to pick up how to run an army of staff and navigate dozens of high-profile …
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When the then Kate Middleton arrived at Westminster Abbey to marry Prince William APril 2011, it was her Alexander McQueen dress that had hitherto caused most of the frenzied interest into who the designer would be – Sarah Burton – and what a wonder it was. But when she turned …
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