The Royal House of the Netherlands has released several new photos of Princess Beatrix, with her sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren, to mark her 80th birthday on 31 January 2018. Photographer Jeroen van der Meyde took these images at Drakensteyn Castle in Lage Vuursche, including one of the former Queen with her black labrador. However, Princess…
Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg Celebrates 97th Birthday
Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, Duke of Nassau, celebrated his 97th Birthday, as the world's oldest and the longest-living current or former monarch.
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Prince William Commemorates 60th Anniversary of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
The Duke of Cambridge, the Patron of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, attended a Reception and Air Display to mark the 60th Anniversary at Royal Air Force Coningsby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire on Tuesday, 11 July 2017.
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The Flying Royal Dutchman
This is your King, er, Captain speaking! King Willem-Alexander has revealed he is still working as an airline pilot for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines since his accession in 2013, when his mother Queen Beatrix abdicated. He flies twice per month, often as a co-pilot with Captain Maarten Putman (pictured below, left), to keep his hours…
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King Harald V Celebrates 80th Birthday
King Harald V of Norway celebrates another milestone with his 80th birthday on Tuesday, 21 February 2017, but he has no plans to abdicate.
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Royal Wedding Dresses 1976-2016
An exhibition featuring five Royal wedding dresses will be on show to commemorate King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia's 40th Wedding Anniversary.
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Louis Mountbatten: 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Viceroy of India
British naval officer Lord Louis Mountbatten accepted the Japanese surrender during World War II. He was the last Viceroy of India, and also a mentor to Prince Charles.
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Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester: Australia’s First Royal Governor-General
Prime Minister John Curtin believed appointing a member of the royal family would improve chances Britain maintained its commitment to Australia’s defence during World War II.
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Podcast: Royal Baby News, Royal Wedding Cake For Sale, New Stamp & Prince Albert Says Sorry
A slice of royal history goes on sale for £500, Australia Post celebrates Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest-reigning monarch, more Royal baby news from Sweden and Prince Albert II says sorry.
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Podcast: Princess Charlotte Stamp, VJ Day, Richard III Documentary & Longest Reign Record
Richard III documentary to air in Australia, news about Prince Harry, VJ Day commemorations in UK and Japan, a new stamp to celebrate Princess Charlotte's birth and Queen Elizabeth II will become Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
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