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Inside March ROYALS monthly, scandal, a deep-seated rivalry and a health crisis plunge the monarchy into some of its darkest days.

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ROYALS IN PICTURES THIS MONTH

Royal WATCH • The top news stories this month

THEY’RE BACK • The world’s most relatable royals are on the Gold Coast. Are they recharging their batteries before a new role is announced?

MAKING FRIENDS • The Dutch royals rolled out the red carpet – and their best tiaras – for the President of Portugal’s two-day visit

Looking to the FUTURE • It was the most anticipated royal event of 2024 and the perfect way to end what Prince William has described as the most ‘brutal’ year for his family

The rise of royal PODCASTING! • Queen Mary is the latest to join the podcasting craze!

STATE SECRETS • The British royals hosted the Emir of Qatar & his wife for a two-day state visit – despite it being a brief trip, some surprising hidden truths were revealed!

MEGXIT FIVE YEARS ON • When Harry & Meghan fled the royal family to set up home in America, it was impossible to know if their gamble would pay off

DOUBLE HONOURS • The Nobel prize ceremony in Stockholm had a sombre tone this year

Christian’s NEXT CHAPTER • The Danish prince has shared details about his life-changing time in Africa – and about his future

POLO Sport of Kings • It’s deemed too risky for them to fly in a plane together, yet the royals love a high-speed horseback match of dashing, daring, mallet-wielding – and frankly terrifying -- polo

NEW KING, NEW COURT: CHARLES III • Bestselling royal biographer Robert Hardman has produced a fascinating insider’s portrait of Charles III

CHARLENE & CAROLINE • Rivalry behind palace walls

SOPHIE AT 60 • Sophie Rhys Jones was first introduced to the public as Prince Edward’s 34-year-old bride-to-be. Now, on her 60th birthday, she’s one of our most popular royals

FASHION FAVES WITH JANINE RED ALERT • This vibrant shade provides the perfect standout style for royals

Charlotte Casiraghi’s BEAUTY Bible • Five top rules from the model & socialite

FASHONISTA REGINA • Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is renowned for her thrilling fashion sense and fun-loving style

MARGARITA’S MAVERICK STYLE • Princess Margaret loved a multi-strand pearl necklace, but her granddaughter, Lady Margarita, has edgier fashion tastes

PICNIC LIKE A PRINCESS (OR A PRINCE) • Party pies, coronation chicken sandwiches and Victoria sponge? The royals love tucking into an outdoor feast

Thailand’s NEXT QUEEN? • As the country’s succession crisis deepens, an unexpected new name has entered the running

STITCHED UP • We’re not spinning you a yarn – these impossibly cute and crafty knits have been woven through with threads of royal magic

WEDDING FLASHBACK PRINCE AKIHITO OF JAPAN & MICHIKO SHODA • They met on the tennis court in a true ‘love match’ that won over the country

A Princess STEPS FORWARD • The daughter of the King of Morocco is ready for her close-up

RELATABLE PARENTING • Fighting toddlers, bored children pulling faces, teenagers refusing sunscreen? Royal parents are speaking our language!

AROUND THE WORLD • These celebrated blue-bloods are making headlines for fascinating reasons

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COUNTESS OUTCAST • Countess Danner was shunned as a scarlet woman, unworthy of recognition by Denmark’s royal palace, but her legacy is now being commemorated

PIAZZO PITTI FLORENCE • The Pitti Palace, built in 1458, was bought by the Medici family in 1549 and became the power base of Italy’s ruling families

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