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Spain's King stays silent...for now

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King Felipe is expected to stay silent in the coming hours on the crisis engulfing his country. In the last few hours, the parliament of Catalonia has declared independence in a move that it hopes will lead to the establishment of a republic in the region. The government in Madrid, meanwhile, is preparing to take control of Catalonia. Felipe began October knowing that a disputed referendum was set to take place. He can never have imagined it would end with part of his country trying to break away from his crown.





On the afternoon of October 27th 2017, the Catalan Parliament voted by 70 to 10 in favour of declaring independence from Spain following a disputed referendum on October 1st this year. There were two abstentions in the vote. Soon afterwards, the Spanish government approved plans to impose direct rule on Catalonia which has been an autonomous region of the country for four decades. The details of that are being worked out now but they could see Catalonia's leaders, including its president Carles Puigdemont, being removed from office and Madrid taking control of finances and police in the region. Spain is in turmoil but Felipe won't be talking publicly - for now at least.



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It is an extremely difficult situation for the newest monarch in Europe to find himself in. Since the referendum, Felipe has made two speeches including an extraordinary televised address in which he defended the unity of Spain. However, he faced criticism then, and following a second intervention during an appearance at the Princess of Asturias Awards in Oviedo last week, for not making any comment on the way police tried to stop people voting during the referendum or referencing the fact that almost 900 people were injured during the day of the vote.




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Now there is growing expectation that the King of Spain will make some kind of declaration but, again, it is a difficult situation for him to navigate. His country is in turmoil and politicians from all sides are taking a hammering. It is in times like this that monarchies can be a neutral centrepoint. They can fly - or they can wobble. Felipe's next move will be crucial. The King of Spain is staying silent for now - but keeping quiet may not be an option for very much longer.

Meet Gabriel, Duke of Dalarna

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The newest prince in Europe is ready for his close up. Gabriel Carl Walther, Duke of Dalarna has starred in his first official photo taken by, who else, but his proud dad.





Prince Gabriel, born on August 31st 2017, has already been briefly seen peeking out of the top of his car seat in an image released as his parents took him home on September 1st 2017. Now he's doing what all royal babies do and filling up the albums with official images.



The baby prince, sixth in line to the throne of Sweden, is the second child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia and a little brother for Prince Alexander, Duke of Sodermanland. Photos of the whole family are expected to be shared soon.

Photos: kungahuset.se

Meghan and Harry: we are in love

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''We're two people who are really happy and in love''. Meghan Markle has been speaking to Vanity Fair magazine and, boy, is the world taking notice. Almost a year on from the confirmation of her relationship with Prince Harry, Meghan has been talking about their relationship and everything in this regal garden is looking really rather rosy. Do the ironing now, 2018 looks set to be a really busy royal year.



Meghan is featured in the October edition of the magazine under the headline ''She's Just Wild About Harry'' and she really is. As well as declaring their love for each other, Meghan confirms that the couple started dating in July 2016 and that the first few months of their relationship were pretty hectic as she was working non stop while the couple hopped across oceans to see each other. But she is very clear of where they are now. Harry is called her boyfriend in no uncertain terms and she tells the magazine that this is ''our time, this is for us'' before adding ''it's part of what makes it so special, that it's just ours''.

And Meghan also drops the biggest hint yet that you need to get that bunting ready for 2018. She says ''I'm sure there will be a time when we will have to come forward and present ourselves and have stories to tell...''. Yep, I'm taking that as a preview of an engagement press interview, too. 




The interview is accompanied by some gorgeous photos by Peter Lindbergh and there's plenty of chat, too, about Meghan's career and her charity work. She's also quite frank about the issues, including racism and sexism, that she's faced. The whole piece leaves the reader in no doubt of two things. Meghan is very much her own person with strong opinions and a streak of diplomacy that even that most matriarchal of Windsors, Queen Mary, would find deeply appealing. And she and her prince are very much a couple who will make the future their own when they're ready. But no one can read this and not decide that that future is definitely together.

Photo: Vanity Fair Instagram

5 things we already know about #RoyalBaby Cambridge no 3

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The Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant  with her third child and the royal guessing games have begun. Gender, weight, name and hair colour are all already topics of discussion with bookies offering odds on all sorts of royal baby guesses. Like the previous Cambridge pregnancies, the information we have right now is rather limited but we can start to put together a picture of Kate's latest great expectations. Here are five things we already know about #RoyalBabyCambridge number three...




1. Fifth in line to the throne


This one is set in stone. Baby Cambridge number three will be fifth in line to the throne from birth. New succession laws which do away with gender preference were brought in before the arrival of Prince George and it means that William and Kate's third child will follow their grandad Prince Charles then dad, big brother, George and big sister, Charlotte, in the succession regardless of whether they are a boy or a girl. The birth of a boy would mean Charlotte becoming the most senior royal yet to benefit from the changes, writing her name in the history books as the first princess in direct line to the throne not to be automatically overtaken by a boy. 


2. A spring baby


We don't yet know the Duchess of Cambridge's due date and we will probably never find out as Kensington Palace didn't announce exactly when George or Charlotte was expected and there's no reason to change third time round. But we can do some sums here. Kate has, once again, begun experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum, an extreme form of morning sickness, which has made her so ill she has had to announce her pregnancy well before the 12 week date usually chosen as she has been forced to cancel engagements. But it also gives us a clue or two. Clarence House confirmed Kate was expecting for the first time on December 3rd 2012 and George was born on July 22nd 2013, a gap of eight months. Her second pregnancy was confirmed on September 4th 2014 and Charlotte was born on May 2nd 2015, another eight month gap. So September 4th 2017 means we'll likely meet baby Cambridge number three around the end of April 2018. 



3. An eight pounder



The Duchess of Cambridge has really upped the Royal Family's average when it comes to birth weights. Prince George weighed in at 8lbs 6oz while Princess Charlotte tipped the scales at 8lbs 3oz, both big babies for the House of Windsor which has seen several seven pounders in its day. It makes it extremely likely that baby Cambridge number three will be over eight pounds and we can be all but sure the scales that weigh them will be at the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington where Kate had George and Charlotte. 



4. Three names for a prince or princess


William and Kate chose three names for their first two children making it all but confirmed that their third baby will also get a trio of monikers to carry through life. The latest baby expected at Kensington Palace will definitely be an HRH (again, thanks to a law change brought in before the birth of Prince George) and they will be known as Prince X or Princess X of Cambridge.



5. Sixth great grandchild for the Queen



Unless Kate is expecting twins or triplets, we also know for sure that the Queen will become a great grandmother for the sixth time in 2018. Baby Cambridge number three will be her sixth great grandchild. She has four great granddaughters (Savannah Phillips, 6, Isla Phillips, 5, Mia Tindall, 3 and Princess Charlotte, 2) and just the one great grandson (you already know this bit, it's four year old Prince George) right now but will see her considerable dynasty stretch just a little bit further into the future when Royal Baby Cambridge number three arrives. 

Photo credit: Kensington Palace Twitter/ Wiki Commons/ Royal Family Instagram

The new Swedish line of succession

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We have a name, let's give him his place. The latest addition to the Swedish Royal Family has been announced as Prince Gabriel, Duke of Dalarna and he comes in as number six in the line to the throne. To celebrate his arrival, here's a rundown of how the Swedish succession looks now little Gabe has made his debut. Don't get too comfy, Madeleine has another to add come March 2018....






First in line
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden
Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree
Duchess of Vastergotland
Born July 14th 1977



Second in line
Princess Estelle of Sweden
Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary
Duchess of Ostergotland
Born February 23rd 2012




Third in line
Prince Oscar of Sweden
Oscar Carl Olof
Duke of Skane
Born March 2nd 2016




Fourth in line
Prince Carl Philip of Sweden
Carl Philip Edmund Bertil
Duke of Varmland
Born May 13th 1979




Fifth in line
Prince Alexander of Sweden
Alexander Erik Hubertus Bertil
Duke of Sodermanland
Born April 19th 2016




Sixth in line
Prince Gabriel of Sweden
Gabriel Carl Walther
Duke of Dalarna
Born August 31st 2017




Seventh in line
Princess Madeleine of Sweden
Madeleine Therese Amelie Josephine
Duchess of Halsingland and Gastrikland
Born June 10th 1982




Eighth in line
Princess Leonore of Sweden
Leonore Lilian Maria 
Duchess of Gotland
Born February 20th 2014




Ninth in line
Prince Nicolas of Sweden
Nicolas Paul Gustaf
Duke of Angermanland
Born June 15th 2015

Photos: kungahuset.se

Royal Baby Cambridge: the Windsor fifth

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third child. The baby, due in spring 2018, will be fifth in line to the throne from birth. And as far as the House of Windsor is concerned, that's a pretty interesting position to arrive in. Here's a run down of the babies born as fifth in line since the House of Windsor was created in July 1917....


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Name Princess Beatrice of York
Born Beatrice Elizabeth Mary on August 8th 1988, London
Daughter of HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York and  Sarah, Duchess of York
Relation to the Queen granddaugther
Took over as fifth from her uncle, the Earl of Wessex
Stood in line behind Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew
Remained as fifth until July 22nd 2013 when the birth of Prince George moved her down to sixth
Position now Beatrice is currently seventh in line to the throne
And come 2018...baby Cambridge number three will see Bea hop down to eighth in line to the throne, quite appropriate for a princess born on 8/8/88.




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Name Peter Phillips
Born Peter Mark Anthony Phillips on November 15th 1977, London
Son of HRH Princess Anne, the Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips
Relation to the Queen grandson
Took over as fifth from his great aunt, Princess Margaret
Stood in line behind Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Princess Anne
Remained as fifth until June 21st 1982 when the birth of his cousin, Prince William, moved him down to sixth in line
Position now Peter Phillips is currently thirteenth in line to the throne
And come 2018...the Queen's eldest grandchild will now move to fourteenth in the line of succession





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Name David, Earl of Snowdon
Born David Albert Charles Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley on November 3rd 1961, London
Son of HRH Princess Margaret  and Antony Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon
Relation to the Queen nephew
Took over as fifth from HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
Stood in line behind Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and Princess Margaret
Remained as fifth until March 10th 1964 when the birth of his cousin, Prince Edward, moved him down to sixth in line
Position now The Earl of Snowdon is currently eighteenth in line to the throne
And come 2018...he'll be nineteenth in the order of succession



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Name Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Born HRH Prince Richard Alexander Walter George of Gloucester on August 26th 1944, Northamptonshire
Son of HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucster and HRH Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester
Relation to the Queen first cousin
Took over as fifth from HRH Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
Stood in line behind Princess Elizabeth, Princess Margaret, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Prince William of Gloucester
Remained as fifth until November 15th 1948 when the birth of Prince Charles moved him down to sixth in line to the throne
Position now The Duke of Gloucester is twenty fourth in line to the throne
And come 2018...you've done the maths already, this prince will be number 25 come next spring

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