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Princess Charlene shares rare picture with lookalike twins, 11, in cutest matching outfits – see photo

Princess Charlene shares rare picture with lookalike twins, 11, in cutest matching outfits – see photo

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Princess Charlene of Monaco has shared a rare photograph with her twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, to celebrate Mother’s Day in France.  Taking to Instagram, the royal, who is married to Prince Albert, had her arms around her children, making for a stunning family portrait.  Mother’s Day in France and Sweden is typically celebrated on the last Sunday of May. In France and Monaco, the day may be held on the first Sunday of June if the last Sunday of May falls on Pentecost. The former Olympic swimmer and her children were all wearing white, and with their glowing blonde hair, it was easy to see the family resemblance.  Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Princess Charlene’s message to her twins Gabriella even had her ears pierced, wearing subtle gold hoops for a pop of sparkle.  “Wishing all moms a Happy Mother’s Day,” an Instagram post by the Palace of Monaco’s official Instagram account read.  Growing up! Princess Charlene shared a similar picture for her twins’ 11th birthday last December, though she didn’t feature in …

Queen Mary’s ‘refined nod’ to SS26’s hottest trend – with Victoria Beckham outfit

Queen Mary’s ‘refined nod’ to SS26’s hottest trend – with Victoria Beckham outfit

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Queen Mary of Denmark epitomised elegance on 19 May for a presentation of grants from The Queen Mary Scholarship. King Frederik‘s wife, 54, was seen wearing a powder blue and cream look that perfectly flattered her skin tone and hair colour.  The star of the sartorial show was Mary’s blouse, the ‘Twisted Silk Crepe De Chine Top in Sky Blue’ style by Victoria Beckham, as identified by Royal Fashion Police on Instagram. It featured billowing sleeves and a keyhole detail that elevated it from simple workwear to something sophisticated and worthy of a royal outing. Accessorising a Victoria Beckham piece It was paired with a cream A-line skirt by Day Birger et Mikkelsen, which skimmed the knee and was cinched with Mulberry’s skinny ‘Pimlico’ belt to further accentuate the fit and flare silhouette.  For her shoes, the Queen chose the ‘Ellipsis 105’ pumps from Gianvito Rossi, which came in a neutral snake print, and rounded off the look with blue jewellery – the Pomellato ‘Veleno Earrings in Chalcedony’ and the ‘Luna’ ring, as well as …

Queen Mary of Denmark just transformed diamond bracelet into a tiara at King Carl Gustaf’s party

Queen Mary of Denmark just transformed diamond bracelet into a tiara at King Carl Gustaf’s party

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All eyes were on the beautiful Queen Mary of Denmark when she celebrated King Carl Gustaf of Sweden’s 80th birthday at Stockholm’s Royal Palace on Thursday night. Looking resplendent in a Japanese-inspired purple floral dress with a keyhole neckline, the 54-year-old royal accessorised to perfection with glittering silver drop earrings and a beautiful tiara as she went arm-in-arm with her husband King Frederick X. © Getty ImagesQueen Mary of Denmark celebrated King Carl Gustaf of Sweden’s 80th birthday at Stockholm this week Upon closer inspection, however, the queen’s statement headpiece was actually a historic bracelet from the Danish Royal Property Trust. The DIY tiara was crafted from a diamond floral bracelet that previously belonged to Queen Louise of Sweden. The sentimental item boasts a rich history; it was originally given as a wedding gift by King Oscar I and Queen Josephine of Sweden to the future Queen Louise in 1850. The piece was most recently sported by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who abdicated the throne in 2024. Margrethe was often pictured wearing the special …

Princess Estelle, 14, is so grown up as she performs the perfect curtsy at King Carl Gustaf’s 80th birthday – watch

Princess Estelle, 14, is so grown up as she performs the perfect curtsy at King Carl Gustaf’s 80th birthday – watch

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Princess Estelle may only be 14, but she’s already perfected one of the trickiest royal requirements – performing a curtsy.  The young royal, who is the eldest child of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden, joined guests on the Lejonbacken Terrace of the Royal Palace of Stockholm for an Armed Forces Salute and Air Force Flyover on Thursday.  In a video clip shared on Swedish news channel SVT, which can be watched above, Estelle performed a perfect curtsy for Queen Sonja of Norway, who was accompanied by her husband, King Harald.  She also curtsied to Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, the country’s former Queen, making for the ultimate sign of respect and following of royal protocol. The move, which involves the bending of the knees and slight bowing of the head, was so flawless that it would likely even have impressed the Queen of the Curtsy, the Princess of Wales.  Europe’s Kings and Queens have jetted to Stockholm for the 80th birthday celebrations of King Carl Gustaf XVI of Sweden, Estelle’s grandfather, with King …

Princess Isabella is a style ‘pioneer’ on 19th birthday in Black Swan tutu – and it’s H&M

Princess Isabella is a style ‘pioneer’ on 19th birthday in Black Swan tutu – and it’s H&M

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It’s a day for celebration in the Danish royal household as King Frederik and Queen Mary‘s eldest daughter, Princess Isabella, turns 19. To mark the occasion, Isabella featured in a set of new portrait photos with her skirt stealing the show. As identified by Royal Fashion Police on Instagram, the young royal sported the black tulle tutu-style midi skirt from Giambattista Valli Paris’s 2019 collaboration with H&M. The dramatic piece featured metallic detailing, layered ruffle detailing, and felt straight from Black Swan with its balletic silhouette. It was styled with black suede slingback heels by Tony Bianco, as well as a cream jumper and the ‘Life’ bracelet by Ole Lynggaard. Adding to the youthful quality of the look, Isabella wore her brunette hair down and styled in loose curls. Princess Isabella steps into her own It was a look that caught the eye of fashion stylist Sian Clarke of Styled by Sian. Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Who are the Danish royal family? “Princess Isabella has such a contemporary twist on royal style, and I …

12 private royal living rooms: Princess Anne’s modest home, Princess Kate’s ‘museum’ & more

12 private royal living rooms: Princess Anne’s modest home, Princess Kate’s ‘museum’ & more

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It may be hard to think of members of the royal family doing ordinary things like reading to their children on the sofa or relaxing in front of the television, but behind closed doors, they do exactly that, spending time in their private living rooms.  While some royal residences have the most amazing sitting rooms with ample space, high ceilings and decadent décor, others are much humbler, like Princess Anne’s relatable lounge, which went viral when a picture was shared during the pandemic of her and her husband Sir Timothy Laurence watching a rugby match in their modest room.  Then, we’ve got the impressive living spaces of European royalty with a distinctly formal feel, including bold colours and gilded touches. In stark contrast to the pared-back and modern look at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Montecito mansion, which they share with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.   Keep scrolling to see all of these and more… Harry and Meghan’s lounge is stylish and modern Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s living room at Montecito mansion The …

Royals tearing up the rule book with off-duty looks: Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Duchess Sophie & more

Royals tearing up the rule book with off-duty looks: Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Duchess Sophie & more

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Loyal followers of royal fashion will know that elegant evening gowns, head-turning hats and killer heels come with the territory. However, there have been times when the likes of the Princess of Wales, Meghan Markle, and Duchess Sophie have stepped out, not to attend a royal engagement but for a private outing. These moments, though they garner less attention, have seen the royal style set show the versatility of their individual styles. When the rulebook detailing appropriate wear for formal events is shelved, these ladies have proved that a casual look can still showcase the more understated or orchestrated side of one’s personal taste. Keep scrolling to see our favourite off-duty royal style moments… © Getty Images The Princess of Wales The Princess of Wales, who went by Kate Middleton at the time, made a quiet appearance at the Chakravarty Cup charity polo match at Ham Polo Club in June 2006 to support her then-boyfriend, Prince William. Kate, who was 24 at the time, sported a floaty red halterneck dress with heeled crimson wedges and …

Queen Máxima makes bold move that hints what she’ll wear to dinner with Trump

Queen Máxima makes bold move that hints what she’ll wear to dinner with Trump

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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has returned to the United States, reaffirming that fashion can be the most powerful diplomatic tool.  Following King Willem-Alexander’s participation in the Bilderberg Conference this past weekend in Washington, D.C., the Dutch royal couple landed in Philadelphia to kick off a working visit that promises to strengthen the foundations of a historic and strategic relationship, which will also take them to Florida.  © Alamy Stock PhotoQueen Máxima of the Netherlands has returned to the United States alongside King Willem-Alexander This is not an isolated event, but rather part of a roadmap that already took them to Texas and California in 2022, and to New York and Georgia in 2024 , solidifying the United States as an indispensable ally in matters of security, innovation, and prosperity. In her first public appearance of the trip, the Dutch queen surprised everyone with a look featuring shimmering green stones. Queen Máxima dazzles in green with her first look in the United States For her first appearance in Philadelphia, Máxima chose to showcase Dutch talent, …

Prince Albert and rarely-seen son Alexandre Grimaldi, 22, attend tennis tournament separately

Prince Albert and rarely-seen son Alexandre Grimaldi, 22, attend tennis tournament separately

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On 11 April, at the prestigious Monte Carlo tennis tournament, an unprecedented and, to say the least, somewhat strange situation unfolded. It wasn’t unusual to see Prince Albert at the Country Club enjoying one of the matches played on clay, but it was truly surprising that his son, Alexandre Grimaldi, was also there. They weren’t seen together at any point, so it’s understood that they arrived separately, and it’s also unknown whether they had any contact while at the venue. Prince Albert attends Monte Carlo tennis tournament © Getty ImagesMelanie-Antoinette de Massy and Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the semifinal of Valentin Vacherot of Monaco against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day 7 of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 The only thing known for certain is that the Monegasque sovereign, 68, watched the semifinals of this Masters 1000 from the VIP box, accompanied as usual by his cousin Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy, 41, who is also president of the Principality’s tennis federation and the head of the organization of an event that brings together the …

Queen Mary announces death of father at 84 after declining health

Queen Mary announces death of father at 84 after declining health

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Queen Mary of Denmark shared some sad news on 12 April, taking to social media to announce the death of her father. Translated to English, a message shared on King Frederik and Queen Mary’s Instagram account read: “It is with great sorrow that Her Majesty, The Queen, announces that her father, Professor John Dalgleish Donaldson, has died in Hobart, Tasmania. He was 84 years.” Captioning a black and white photo of Professor Donaldson, which was captured by King Frederik’s wife on 23 March 2026, was a statement from Mary: “My heart is heavy, and my thoughts are grey. My beloved father has passed away. But I know that when the grief settles, the memories will brighten my day, and what will remain strongest is love and gratitude for everything he gave me and taught me.” The post also revealed that Professor John Donaldson’s health has been declining over the past few years and that the Queen last visited her father at the end of March, where they shared precious time together. John Donaldson was a …