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Unlike in Denmark, where former Queen Margrethe made the shock decision to slim down her monarchy, for King Charles the loss of working royals has been out of his hands. Prince Harry chose to leave the country (it’s been five years since Megxit, see page 30) and Prince Andrew’s various scandals have forced the Crown to cut him off. The King has a strong right-hand man and heir in Prince William, but he can’t support his father alone. That’s why we’ve seen Edward and Sophie, and Beatrice and Eugenie at more public events. And, while Princess Anne refused to make her daughter a princess, Zara and hubby Mike – who are in Australia this month – are exactly the modern, relatable royals the King needs on his team. Also in…

For a prince raised in a palace with a clear template of how his life would unfold, the flight from the UK seemed both irrational and reactive. What would his and Meghan’s new life look like? Would they continue to work as royals? And how would the Queen, Harry’s 93-year-old grandmother and Britain’s longest reigning monarch, recover from what was widely regarded as the most grievous of insults? But, more important than any of those was one gnawing question: would ‘Megxit’ bring the couple the happiness and peace they so urgently sought? The end of March will mark five years since Harry and Meghan formally exited the royal family, even though they made their astonishing announcement nearly three months earlier on 8 January 2020. Ahead of that milestone, which will…

PUTTING RED & BLACK TOGETHER CAN CREATE A BOLD, STYLISH & EYE-CATCHING LOOK. CHOOSE RED AS AN OUTER LAYER OVER BASIC BLACK PIECES, TO DEFINE & FLATTER PROPORTIONS. ADD A STRONG FINISH WITH GOLD OR SILVER ACCESSORIES. BECAUSE RED IS SUCH A BOLD SHADE, YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH STATEMENT JEWELLERY... & BIG IS BEST! RED AND WHITE’S DEFINITELY ALRIGHT! BUT IF YOU WANT TO CREATE A WARM FINISH, PAIR RED WITH NEUTRAL ACCESSORIES FOR A MODERN TWIST ON THE TREND. In fashion, red is the ultimate power colour. It’s bold, vibrant and full of energy. From fiery red heels to stunning scarlet dresses, red captures attention – so it’s not surprising it’s a popular shade for royalty. Red is the perfect choice for those who want to stand out…

Princess Margaret, the late Queen Elizabeth’s glamorous younger sister, was known for her fashion style and love of jewellery. It seems only fitting then that the 22-year-old daughter of Margaret’s son, David Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon, and his ex-wife Serena, has become a jewellery designer. Margarita, who was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011, and who spends her summers in Balmoral and Christmases at Sandringham, has been showing her latest collection, Matita, in London’s Chelsea. Margarita studied jewellery design, stonesetting and wax carving in Paris and, in an interview, she has disclosed that the new designs are inspired by Africa. With spiked ebony and rock crystal necklaces, turquoise pebbles and recycled beads, the bold pieces are half a century away from her grandmother’s…

IS THAT SUPPOSED TO BE ME? Prince William went into full ‘dad mode’ when he was presented with a drawing of himself, sketched on a post-it note by 10-year-old Karson Heighway and focusing on his beard and hairline. He asked: ‘Is that me? Looks like I have five nostrils!.’ But William was seemingly so tickled by the artwork that he popped it in his top pocket while stifling laughter. The prince was joining military families for Christmas lunch at the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment, in his role as colonel-in-chief. He made his way around the tables, speaking to soldiers and their families before handing out presents to children around a tree. On arrival at the barracks, William had been greeted by regiment members – and a handsome 18-month-old Derby, the…

Podcasts have exploded in popularity in recent years – and the royals want in on the action! In the final weeks of 2024, Queen Mary became the latest royal to reveal that she’s about to launch her own podcast series. Let’s take a closer look at which other royals have settled in behind the mic... QUEEN MARY The Danish Queen revealed on the royal family’s Instagram page that she’s a prolific podcast listener, and this has inspired her to make own audio series. ‘That is why I am also proud that we have now thrown ourselves into making a podcast in the Mary Foundation,’ the 52-year-old announced. The Foundation’s first podcast, entitled ‘Lonely Youth’ is a three-part series that aims to tackle adolescent loneliness by raising awareness through personal stories…

From the resurgence of the over-lined lip to the evolution of where to brush on your cheek contour, the dos and don’ts of beauty are constantly changing. But if there’s one royal we can look to for solid guidance in this overwhelming world of makeup, it’s Monaco’s Charlotte Casiraghi. Grace Kelly’s granddaughter has not only been blessed with gorgeous features, but she has also fronted campaigns for Gucci and Chanel, making her as much a beauty royal as a blue blood royal. Here are five great beauty rules she swears by. 1 A red nail is a must Whether she’s in conversation with Karl Lagerfeld in 2007, or stepping out for Monaco National Day in 2024, the 38-year-old mother of two proves that a red nail is truly timeless. While…

In November Princess Sirivannavari ‘graciously presided’ over the opening of Thailand’s Silk Festival 2024, which was also attended by a spectacular roll call of Thai dignitaries, from the Prime Minister and Deputy, to the Minister of the Interior and Deputy, and a host of others. Princess Siri, 38, is King Rama X’s only daughter with his second wife, Sujarinee. In contrast to her mother, who was divorced by the King in 1996 and forced to flee into exile in the USA with her four sons, this fashion designer princess leads a glamorous royal lifestyle. She has also represented her country in the sports of badminton and horse riding. With her pouting good looks, blue blood and multiple talents, it’s no wonder Siri’s been featured in Vogue Thailand and Elle Thailand.…

WORKING IT OUT The Danish royals welcomed Egyptian president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi as part of his official state visit to Denmark. But all eyes were on Queen Mary and her sister-in-law, Princess Marie. Marie is married to King Frederik’s younger brother, Prince Joachim, who moved to Washington in 2023, after his mother, Queen Margrethe, stripped Joachim’s children of their royal titles. Joachim and his family were angry and vocal about the decision, saying at the time that they had been blindsided by the move. And, while there were rumours of a family rift, it appears the women of the family are working through their differences, as Marie stood beside Mary and they exchanged smiles. In a recent interview Joachim explained, ‘We’ve moved on’. With Marie adding: ‘We weren’t happy about…

Camilla’s health scare Buckingham Palace confirmed that the chest infection Queen Camilla had been battling for the previous month was, in fact, a form of pneumonia. It meant the Queen was forced to miss out on the outdoor events but was able to join King Charles and their guests for lunch at the palace. Camilla told the guests at lunch that she contracted the illness, previously described as a chest infection, after her long-haul trip to Australia and Samoa, but thankfully avoided the need to be hospitalised. Beckham’s bid to be knighted Former England and Manchester United football star David Beckham and his fashion-designer wife, Victoria, made a surprise appearance at the King’s state banquet for Qatari Sheikh Tanim bin Hamad Al-Thani. They were invited as guests because of Beckham’s…

After finishing school in June 2024, Crown Prince Christian of Denmark has taken a ‘gap’ break. The young royal headed off for an extended stay in East Africa in early September 2024. Prior to the teen prince’s departure, the Danish Royal House explained that it’s a tradition for ‘successors to the throne to go on extended stays abroad during their youth and have the opportunity to develop and experience the world’. The Palace added that this is regarded as a ‘private’ trip. But, in the final days of his African adventure, Christian, 19, surprised royal pundits by taking to the royal family’s Instagram account to post photos and insights from his experience. ‘I have been in East Africa for almost three months,’ began the translated post. ‘Everyday life down here…

MAXIMA ISN’T AFRAID TO MAKE A STATEMENT WITH BRIGHT COLOURS & EYE-CATCHING PRINTS. WHATEVER THE ENSEMBLE, HER ACCESSORIES ARE ALWAYS ON POINT FROM TOP TO TOE. WITH A KEEN EYE FOR A TAILORED SILHOUETTE, MAXIMA OFTEN OPTS FOR FITTED BLAZER SUITS THAT ENHANCE HER FIGURE WHILE MAINTAINING A REGAL VIBE. EVEN WHEN A MORE TRADITIONAL OUTFIT IS CALLED FOR, THIS STYLE QUEEN WILL GIVE IT A UNIQUE EDGY TWIST WITH STATEMENT ACCESSORIES.…

In November 2024 Queen Mary of Denmark attended the unveiling in Copenhagen of a statue commemorating Countess Danner, wife of King Frederick VII of Denmark (1808–1863). The media was quick to draw parallels between the two women, both ‘commoners’ who married into royalty, with both dedicating their lives to public service and charitable causes. Unlike Countess Danner, however, Mary holds the royal title ‘Queen of Denmark’ that the countess was denied. During her speech at the unveiling, Tasmanian-born Queen Mary said, ‘A monument is a memorial and, in Countess Danner’s case, it will stand as a symbol of her importance for women’s liberation, social awareness and social mobility.’ So who was Countess Danner, and why is this woman, once shunned by the upper echelons of Danish society and denied the…

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