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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

CHARLES IS ON THE MONEY!

KATE & MEGHAN Their return to RIVALRY • Why the sisters-in-law just can’t put each other in the rear-view mirror

SPECIAL SWEDEN DAY • Sweden’s royal family were out in force on June 6 for the country’s National Day celebrations

THE YORKS PUT UP A FIGHT • Why Prince Andrew is refusing to leave Royal Lodge

PRINCE'S BIG DAY • The Danish royals were all smiles as they marked Christian’s special milestone

JORDAN MARKS SILVER JUBILEE • The small nation put on a glittering show celebrating the King’s 25-year reign

QUEENS IN TRAINING • From safety scares to military honours, these monarchs-to-be are facing up to their future

FAMILY AFFAIR • The British royals seemed especially convivial at this year’s Royal Ascot

80 ALL DUE RESPECT • How the British royals paid tribute to D-Day, which this year reached a significant anniversary

Regal WINTER Collection • From sharp suits to cool-weather cover-ups, we unlock the allure of stylish royal ensembles

DIANA’S BOLD BLUE look • How to mimic Princess Diana’s signature eyeliner

ASCOT hats • Fascinators at the ready, it’s a race to the top for the cream of the crop

The making of a PRINCESS • Norway’s Mette-Marit has transformed from wild child to dignified royal, but now faces a new challenge

BUSY MONACO CALENDAR • There’s been a lot going on in this tiny Mediterranean principality!

EVERYTHING YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT... ROYAL TOURS • It may look glamorous, but travelling the world can be one of the most demanding aspects of any royal’s job

WEDDING FLASHBACK PRINCESS MARGARET & LORD SNOWDON • Theirs was an unconventional modern love match that mesmerised the world

OLYMPIC ROYALS • A regal roundup of surprisingly good sports

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

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Wedding DRAMAS! • They’re undoubtedly an intriguing couple, and the invitations are already in the post. But the wedding preparations for Princess Martha Louise and her groom have already taken a bizarre twist…

20 YEARS INSIDE OUR PHOTO ALBUM • The Spanish King and Queen celebrate two decades of marriage this year. To mark the special milestone, we look back at their most precious moments captured on camera…

MARIE-JOSE Italy’s Last Queen • Her reign may have lasted just the month of May, but it was certainly memorable, for many reasons…

CHÂTEAU DE CHAMBORD • With its fairytale turrets, it’s hard to believe the Loire Valley’s most extravagant castle was just another royal hunting lodge!

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