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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

Zara begs Anne: IT’S TIME TO STEP BACK • After her mother’s horse-related accident, Zara is taking charge – even if it means stepping up

ACTION QUEEN • Queen Maxima of the Netherlands ditched high heels for camouflage gear to mix it with the military

KATE’S STANDING OVATION • The Princess of Wales is president of the All England Tennis Club and looked stunning as she took to the stands in her purple frock

GREENLAND GOOD TIMES • Frosty relations between Denmark’s new King and Queen appeared to have thoroughly thawed on a heartwarming visit to the former Danish colony

BATTLE ON THE BOX • Prince William and Meghan Markle both faced the cameras last month, but for two very different reasons…

No rest for the KING & QUEEN • An endless roll-call of royal duties awaits these tireless sovereigns

PARTY Prince & Princess • Should Mary and Fred be worried about their children falling into the wrong crowd?

RUNNING THE PLACE • A typical day for those who work at Buckingham Palace looks something like this

Legacy of the collapsed GREEK ROYALS • The defunct family remain prominent social figures

Lady GABRIELLA returns to public life • The young royal has been commended for her bravery

Louise’s NEW LOVE • Has the lady found her perfect match?

FASHION FAVES WITH JANINE SOFT TAILORING • Embrace comfort without compromising on style – perfect for every occasion!

Sophie’s GARDEN glam • Master the Duchess of Edinburgh’s naturally radiant looks

TICK TOCK • Watch it! Royals show how dialling up the style with a seriously classy timepiece never goes out of fashion

To CURTSEY or not to curtsey? • Is the gesture respectful – or a long-outdated practice ready to be scrapped?

HAPPY 30th HUSSEIN • Looking back on the colourful life of the popular prince

WEDDING FLASHBACK PRINCESS MARGRETHE & PRINCE HENRIK • A chance meeting in London led to a remarkable royal love story spanning 50 years

FAMILY TIES • Mongolia welcomed Bhutan’s royal family on a week-long visit

WILLIAM’S SUPPORT CIRCLE • Who’s waiting in the wings to help the heir step up?

BREEZY FUN • Even royals aren’t immune from whims of the weather!

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

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STAYING STRONG • Claims of the Queen’s infidelity have rocked the Spanish royal family – but a recent show of unity has put paid to the rumours

Prince in the WITNESS BOX • Harry, Duke of Sussex, isn’t the first royal to be questioned in court

THE GRAND PALACE • In the heart of Bangkok, this glorious temple complex was home to Thai kings until 1925

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