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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

King Charles DOWN UNDER! • October’s royal visit to Australia and Samoa will see the King speak out on topics close to his heart – and enjoy a well-deserved barbecue!

How to plan A ROYAL TOUR • Local maps? Etiquette guide? Spare blood? There’s a lot more involved in arranging a royal visit than you might imagine

Charles down under HIS HAPPY PLACE • He first visited as a teenager & then he just kept coming back!

STYLE ON TOUR • The perfect mix of comfort and flair is key to successful dressing on the go

DUTCH DUO • Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander did the rounds to support equal opportunities for children, and those with a physical disability

KATE & WILLS KEEPING IT REAL • Why the Waleses insist on a ‘normal’ home life

Following in GRANNY'S FOOTSTEPS • Lady Louise intends to serve her country – exactly 80 years since Queen Elizabeth did the very same

KEEPING UP WITH THE SUSSEXES • It’s been a busy month for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle…

STEALING THE SPOTLIGHT • Dutch King Willem-Alexander opened parliament on Prince’s Day with his annual King’s speech. But all eyes were on his glamorous leading ladies

Not everyone’s CUP OF TEA • When it comes to memorabilia, one person’s treasure is the trash of a particular royal family

Royal WEDDING Album • Princess Märtha Louise weds Durek Verrett

FASHION FAVES WITH JANINE BLUE BEAUTIES • Timeless elegance meets majestic fashion for these royal blue-bloods

Meghan's age-defying SECRET • The beauty product the Duchess of Sussex swears by (and maybe you should too!)

QUEEN MAUD’S stolen TIARA • A daring jewellery heist sits at the centre of a story that sparkles with intrigue

Luxembourg’s NEXT CHAPTER • As the Grand Duke steps down, his son takes the throne

HOT-BEARD SUMMER • Prince William’s holiday from shaving has given him a whole new look

The Last HAWAIIAN QUEEN • As Hawaii’s monarch during a tumultuous time in its history, Lili’uokalani stayed true to the country she loved

JUST FOR FUN • These British royals have some passionate – and sometimes somewhat peculiar – pastimes and pursuits!

Spring READING • Pull up a sunny perch in the garden and enjoy this inspirational round-up of recent royal titles

WEDDING FLASHBACK ZARA PHILLIPS & MIKE TINDALL • It was dubbed ‘the other royal wedding’ – which suited this famously laid-back couple just fine!

SIBLING SUPPORT • Why that family bond is crucial, even in adulthood

TO BEARD OR NOT TO BEARD? • It might not be Shakespeare, but it is an age-old question! We all know clothes maketh the man, but what about facial hair? You be the judge…

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

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The Queen’s HIDDEN COUSINS • Callous and uncaring? Or just behaviour of its time? The royal family’s secret treatment of two sisters has come under scrutiny

HAWA MAHAL • In the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, in India’s ‘Land of the Kings’, this exquisite edifice helped royal ladies keep their cool

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