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Prince Philip of Yugoslavia Marries Danica Marinković in Belgrade

  October 7, 2017 at 7:23 pm by

On October 7, Prince Philip of Yugoslavia, second son of Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia and his first wife Princess Maria da Glória of Orléans-Braganza, Duchess de Segorbe, married Danica Marinković at the St. Michael Archangel Cathedral in Belgrade, Serbia. The bride, Danica, is a graphic designer who is the daughter of impressionist painter Milan Marinković and his wife Beba. Philip and Danica’s wedding is the second royal wedding to occur in Serbia since … Continue reading

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Duke of Parma Gives Daughters New Titles

  September 30, 2017 at 8:10 am by

The Duke of Parma granted his two daughters, Princesses Luisa and Cecilia, new titles on Friday. Princess Luisa is now the Marchioness of Castell’Arquato, whilst her sister Princess Cecilia is the Countess of Barceto. The titles were given to the two young princesses during a mass for the Knights Cavalieri degli Ordini Dinastici at the Staccata Basilica in Parma. The Count and Countess of Bardi as well as the Duchess of … Continue reading

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Crown Princess Victoria and Daughter Estelle Visit Askölaboratorium in Stockholm

  September 29, 2017 at 4:35 pm by

On September 29, Princess Estelle and her mother Crown Princess Victoria visited the Askölaboratorium (“Ask Laboratory”) at the Baltic Sea Centre in Stockholm University. The aim of the trip was so that little Princess Estelle could learn about her surroundings by herself. Tina Elfwing, the director of the Baltic Sea Centre, said “It is very clear that Victoria talks about these questions with Estelle. It was noticed that it was not … Continue reading

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Princess Madeleine and Husband Chris O’Neill Expecting Third Child

  August 27, 2017 at 7:06 pm by

Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland and her husband Christopher O’Neill are expecting their third child, due in March 2018. The impending birth was announced via Madeleine herself on Facebook, where she said “Chris and I are thrilled to announce that I am expecting. We look forward to four becoming five!” The couple already have two children: Princess Leonore, born in 2014, and Prince Nicolas, born in 2015. Madeleine and … Continue reading

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Princess Anne and Family at the Festival of British Eventing

  August 7, 2017 at 7:24 am by

Over the weekend, the Princess Royal was joined by her children and granddaughter Mia Tindall as she attended the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire. Little Mia was seen running around, full of energy, at the event, getting cuddles and kisses from her mother and uncle Peter Phillips. Zara was one of the competitors at the event. The Festival of British Eventing is an equestrian event that occurs each … Continue reading

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Duke of Edinburgh Performs Final Royal Engagement

  August 2, 2017 at 4:12 pm by

On August 2, the Duke of Edinburgh met with the Royal Marines as the Captain General for his last official engagement before he retires. It is exactly sixty-four years since Prince Philip was appointed as the Captain General of the Royal Marines after his late father-in-law, George VI. Prince Philip spoke to members of the Royal Marines, telling them “you should all be locked up”. Corporal Jamie Thompson said “it’s special … Continue reading

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100 Years On: Royals Mark Centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele

  July 31, 2017 at 5:05 pm by

On July 31, the Prince of Wales, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Vice Admiral Tim Laurence and King and Queen of the Belgians attended commemorations of the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele at the Tyne Cot ceremony near Ypres. Prince Charles gave a speech during the ceremony, where he said “we remember it is not only for the rain that fell, the mud that weighed down the living and swallowed the … Continue reading

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The Cambridges Commemorate the Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Passschendaele

  July 30, 2017 at 2:56 pm by

On July 30, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a commemoration service on the one hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele, which was held in Belgium at the Menin Gate in Ypres. They were joined by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians as well as British Prime Minister Theresa May; also present was Princess Anne’s husband Tim Laurence. The Battle of Passchendaele was the third battle at Ypres … Continue reading

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Duke of Cambridge Leaves the East Anglian Air Ambulance

  July 27, 2017 at 3:15 pm by

On July 27, Prince William had his final shift as an Air Ambulance pilot in East Anglia, writing that he had a “profound respect” for air ambulance pilots and those in the air ambulance team. William is leaving his air ambulance job in order to take up more engagements on behalf of his grandparents, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. He worked with his team in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, providing … Continue reading

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William and Catherine Wrap Up Polish-German Tour

  July 21, 2017 at 4:40 pm by

On July 21, it was the final day of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s five day tour of Poland and Germany. The couple visited the Elphilharmine in Hamburg, where Kate got the chance to conduct the beginning of Beethoven’s fifth symphony. Upon arriving at the Dammtor Station in Hamburg, the couple were greeted by cheerful crowds before they went to look at a modal boat at the Maritime Museum. They … Continue reading

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Cambridges in Heidelberg For Second Day of Tour’s German Leg

  July 20, 2017 at 6:22 pm by

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited their dukedom’s twinned town, Heidelberg, on July 20th, the penultimate day of their trip to Poland and Germany. They first stopped in town where they made pretzels and traditional German sweets. During a tour of the market, William and Catherine met with the town mayor, Eckart Wuerzner, before tasting some local beer and visiting the German Cancer Research Institute. The couple later participated in a boat race along the … Continue reading

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First Day In Berlin For The Cambridges As Tour Continues

  July 19, 2017 at 11:30 pm by

On the third day of their tour; the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children departed from Poland for Berlin in Germany. William and Kate then visited the Holocaust Memorial, where they met an Auchwitz survivor, Leon Schawrzbuam; who explained to the couple that it took him a decade before he could tell others about his experience in the camps. He told the Cambridges “you could smell the chimney … Continue reading

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The Cambridges Visit Gdansk on Second Day in Poland

  July 18, 2017 at 4:42 pm by

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Gdansk on the second day of their Polish tour, Tuesday July 18. They began their day with a visit to Stutthof Concentration Camp, where they met Holocaust survivors Manfred Goldberg and Zigi Shipper, who were friends during the war. They were both sent to Stutthof after having been to Auchwitz. 65,000 people died at Stutthof, including 28,000 Jews. The Cambridges then visited the … Continue reading

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First Day in Poland for the Cambridges

  July 17, 2017 at 6:52 pm by

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, have arrived in Poland for the first day of their five day tour of Poland and Germany. Upon their arrival in the country, officials greeted the family before they had a meeting with President Andrzej Duda and First Lady Agata-Kornhauser Duda. William and Kate then visited the Warsaw Spire building, meeting young entrepreneurs, ahead of … Continue reading

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Swedish Royals Celebrate Crown Princess Victoria’s 40th Birthday

  July 14, 2017 at 7:11 pm by

On July 14th, celebrations were held in Stockholm for Crown Princess Victoria’s fortieth birthday. The celebrations started with a Te Deum at the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Afterwards, Crown Princess Victoria and her family received their guests and then gathered for a family photo inside the palace. Afterwards, Crown Princess Victoria and her family rode in a carriage though the city whilst the rest of the … Continue reading

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Mike Tindall and Daughter Mia Enjoy A Golfing Day Out

  July 1, 2017 at 2:57 pm by

Mike Tindall took his daughter Mia to the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales to play golf on July 1. Mia once again displayed her cheeky personality as she had a go at hitting a golf ball. She wore a black and white striped skirt and a plain white top. During their time at the golf resort, Mike also signed autographs for admiring fans who were waiting outside. The two were … Continue reading

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Ladies Day at Royal Ascot

  June 22, 2017 at 5:07 pm by

On June 22, it was the fourth day of Royal Ascot – and also Ladies Day! Those who attended were Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Andrew, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Princess Royal, Tim Laurence, the Countess of Wessex and Zara and Mike Tindall. Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Princess Haya as well as their daughter, Sheikha Al Jalila, were also there. Sheikh Al Jalila accepted a trophy from Princess … Continue reading

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Keep Up! Mia Tindall Enjoys Day at Polo With Cousins

  June 11, 2017 at 5:33 pm by

Today, Zara and Mike Tindall with their three-year-old daughter Mia, as well as the Duke of Cambridge, were seen at a polo match at the Beaufort Polo Club. Little Mia proved to be quite the handful as she was chased her cousin Prince William across the field. Mia is already said to have “quite a personality”. Mike has also said that Mia loves being active outdoors and started horse riding last … Continue reading

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Nordic Heads of State Celebrate Finland’s 100th Anniversary

  June 1, 2017 at 6:22 pm by

On June 1, the heads of state of the Nordic countries celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of Finland’s independence. On June 1, 1917, Finland became an independent state after being controlled by theRussian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. The heads of state in attendance were Queen Margarethe II of Denmark, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway, President Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson … Continue reading

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King Carl Gustaf Celebrates 71st Birthday

  April 30, 2017 at 3:20 pm by

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden turned seventy-one on April 30. There were official celebrations for his birthday at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The celebrations commenced with live music performed by the Swedish Marines, followed by the traditional salute at the Skeppsholmen. Children handed King Carl Gustaf flowers as he came out to the outer courtyard. Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle, Prince Oscar, Prince Carl … Continue reading

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