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NettyRoyal @nettyroyal.bsky.social · Jan 26
In the past weeks I have worked on a professional site and it is finally there. Have a look and enjoy learning about me and my work. A short German and English page will follow.

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A match made in fashion heaven: 11 times Queen Sofia of Spain dazzled in Valentino, from state banquets with Queen Elizabeth II to her ‘privilege du blanc’ at the Vatican

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A match made in fashion heaven: 11 times Queen Sofia of Spain dazzled in Valentino, from state banquets with Queen Elizabeth II to her ‘privilege du blanc’ at the Vatican
The late Italian fashion designer's maison has dressed a number of royal women throughout the decades, but it is perhaps Queen Sofia of Spain who was most dedicated to Valentino
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January 23, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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Exclusive: Inside King Charles' goddaughter India Hicks' daily diet packed with 'healthy stuff' - and secret drawer full of crisps

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Exclusive: Inside King Charles' goddaughter India Hicks' daily diet packed with 'healthy stuff' - and secret drawer full of crisps
As part of HELLO!'s new Don't Judge Me video series, celebrity nutritionist and close friend of Princess Beatrice, Gabriela Peacock, delves into the fridge of India Hicks, the designer and goddaughter...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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Queen Elizabeth II statue will be standing and not on horseback

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Queen Elizabeth II statue will be standing and not on horseback
The national memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth in St James's Park will not show her riding a horse as previously illustrated.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Japan’s Emperor, Empress to Visit Netherlands, Belgium in June

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Japan’s Emperor, Empress to Visit Netherlands, Belgium in June
<p>Preparations are underway for the Emperor and Empress to officially visit the Netherlands and Belgium in June, according to sources close to the Imperial household.</p>
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January 23, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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Prince Albert and Princess Charlene open new indoor playground in Monaco

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Prince Albert and Princess Charlene open new indoor playground in Monaco - Monaco Life
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene inaugurated 'Little Wonders', Monaco's new indoor playground for young children, on Thursday morning
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January 23, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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Prince Albert II attends the Gold Clown Awards at the Monte-Carlo Circus Festival

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Prince Albert II attends the Gold Clown Awards at the Monte-Carlo Circus Festival - Monaco Tribune
On Tuesday 20 January, the Princely Family attended the presentation of the prestigious Golden Clowns, which rewarded the best artists of this 48th
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January 23, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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Renforcement d’effectifs, IA, reconnaissance faciale... : les priorités de la Sûreté publique de Monaco pour 2026 et au-delà

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Renforcement d’effectifs, IA, reconnaissance faciale... : les priorités de la Sûreté publique de Monaco pour 2026 et au-delà
Ce mercredi 21 janvier, à l’occasion des vœux de la Sûreté publique, le patron des policiers monégasques a annoncé des effectifs supplémentaires à la frontière nord avec Beausoleil, à la police judici...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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Princess Désirée has passed away

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Princess Désirée has passed away
HM The King’s sister Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld, passed away peacefully in her home at Koberg in Västergötland on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, surrounded by her family. The Princess w...
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January 22, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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1ère apparition de Victoire et Constance : les petites-filles de Stéphanie de Monaco soutiens de leur maman, Marie

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1ère apparition de Victoire et Constance : les petites-filles de Stéphanie de Monaco soutiens de leur maman, Marie
Marie Ducruet a officiellement inauguré son aire de jeux pour enfants ce mercredi, comptant pour cela sur la présence de ses deux enfants, Victoire et Constance, qui apparaissaient en public pour la p...
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January 22, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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An Imperial Week in Photos: Poetry Reading and New Year Lectures

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An Imperial Week in Photos: Poetry Reading and New Year Lectures | JAPAN Forward
The Imperial Family received lectures from leading scholars and attended the annual poetry reading, where poems on the theme of "light" were recited.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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Private investigator boasted: We can get the Queen’s medical records, court told

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Private investigator boasted: We can get the Queen’s medical records, court told
Jonathan Rees, who operated Southern Investigations, allegedly said he would be able to get hold of the late Queen’s confidential information.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Queen Camilla is immortalised as cartoon character in Dennis the Menace comic strip - while King Charles sips on £1,800 bottle of whisky at Scottish engagement

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Queen Camilla is immortalised as character in Dennis the Menace comic
Queen Camilla found herself immortalised as a cartoon character in the legendary Beano today - and admitted she was a long-time fan of its naughty hero, Dennis the Menace.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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King shares dram with Swinney at reception celebrating Scottish business owners

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King shares dram with Swinney at reception celebrating Scottish...
The King hosted a gathering at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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Chair of King Charles execution judge to be sold

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Chair of King Charles I execution judge to be auctioned
The chair belonged to judge John Bradshaw, who sentenced Charles I to death for treason in 1649.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:39 AM
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First Images from the Monte-Carlo Circus Festival with Prince Albert II and Princess Stephanie

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First Images from the Monte-Carlo Circus Festival with Prince Albert II and Princess Stephanie - Monaco Tribune
The unmissable event for circus arts opened its doors on Friday under the Fontvieille big top, in the presence of the Princely Family. Princess Stephanie,
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January 20, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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Roses are red, violets are blue, you can have Valentine's Day at Balmoral, it's 90 quid for two!

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A right royal date at Balmoral - yours for just £90!
It would be a Valentine's date fit for royalty. Loving couples are being offered the chance to dine in regal splendour after King Charles and Queen Camilla decided to open the doors of Balmoral...
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January 19, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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Queen Letizia of Spain and husband King Felipe VI attend prayer service for his aunt Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark who has died aged 83

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Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI attend prayer service for his aunt
The 83-year-old royal passed away on Thursday at the side of her sister, former Queen of Spain Sofia, 87.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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Remembering Queen Sofia's First Visit As Queen to Tatoi

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Remembering Queen Sofia's First Visit As Queen to Tatoi
In 1981, Spain's Queen Sofia was required to get special permission from the government to bury her mother, Queen Frederica of Greece.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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Albert de Monaco reçu par le pape Léon XIV au Vatican

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Albert de Monaco reçu par le pape Léon XIV au Vatican
Au lendemain de l’ouverture du 48e Festival du cirque de Monte-Carlo, le prince Albert de Monaco s’est rendu, ce 17 janvier 2026, au Vatican où il a été reçu en audience privée par Léon XIV. Durant ce...
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January 19, 2026 at 7:51 AM
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King graces opening of Fifth Session of 15th Parliament

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King graces opening of Fifth Session of 15th Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, graced the opening ceremony of the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament here...
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January 19, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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Malaysia’s top heart specialists to assist as Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah undergoes knee operation in Brunei

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Malaysia’s top heart specialists to assist as Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah undergoes knee operation in Brunei
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, is scheduled to undergo a right knee replacement surgery today, with expertise from Malaysia’s National...
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January 19, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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Imperial family watch sumo tournament in Tokyo for first time in six years

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Imperial family watch sumo tournament in Tokyo for first time in six years | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko watched the main bouts of the grand sumo tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Sunday.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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Best photos from Princess Royal's visit to Southampton

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Best photos from Royal visit to Southampton
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Southampton Solent University campus for the opening of the SMART Centre – a cutting-edge…
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January 16, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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Fencing fitted at royal Sandringham estate cottage where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could move in

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January 16, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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Duchess Sophie offers 'morale boost' to crew that saved her life 25 years ago

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Duchess Sophie offers 'morale boost' to crew that saved her life 25 years ago
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Thames Valley Air Ambulance at its Stokenchurch headquarters following its busiest year
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January 16, 2026 at 8:22 AM