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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.

Editor’s note

ROYALS IN PICTURES THIS MONTH

Royal WATCH • The top news stories this month

BEATRICE & EUGENIE ‘THAT’S ENOUGH Dad!’ • With the King still at loggerheads with Prince Andrew, his daughters have reached their limit

THE PRINCESS AWARDS • Held each October in Spain, the Princess of Asturias Awards celebrate achievements in the sciences, humanities and public affairs

William tells it straight: ‘IT’S BEEN BRUTAL’ • In South Africa for the Earthshot awards, in three candid words Prince William unexpectedly laid bare the human cost of his family’s terrible year

MONACO DAY • Charlene was serene in pastels and her rarely seen engagement ring; Albert was regal in uniform. But the royal children stole the show at Monaco’s National Day celebrations

NORWAY PALACE DAMAGE CONTROL • Princess Mette-Marit could be implicated in her son’s arrest

COOKING AND THE CROWN • History, monarchy, cake -- Tom Parker Bowles’ new book takes the reader on a rollicking cooking adventure through 100 recipes from Queen Victoria to King Charles III

KEEPING UP WITH THE KING • The Palace has said the King found his royal trip to Australia a ‘perfect tonic’ that ‘lifted his spirits’. Now back in Britain, Charles certainly seems to have his royal mojo back!

A public show of UNITY • A small name change could have a big impact on the Danish monarchy

The Queen’s CARS • It’s no secret that the late Queen loved cars. Now some of her favourites have gone on display in New York

Evolution OF A QUEEN • A new documentary delves into the life of the former Queen of Spain

FASHION FAVES WITH JANINE HOLIDAY VIBES • Kick back, relax and enjoy the holiday season in royal style

Regal refresh • Spa treatments fit for royalty

JEWELS OF JAPAN • We take a look at five historical imperial tiaras

FUN IN THE SUN! • The Swedish royal family’s recent two-week holiday in Brazil was a special homecoming for Queen Silvia

FERGIE’S AUSSIE ADVENTURE • The Duchess of York spent a jam-packed week in a country that holds a special place in her heart

ROYAL RECYCLER • Princess Anne once said ‘A good suit goes on for ever’ and she dresses by her word. Some of the princess’ clothes are older than her children

NAVIGATING CHOPPY WATER • King Felipe and Queen Letizia are being tested again, as Spain’s exiled King Juan Carlos sails into view

House of ZOG • The Albanian ‘royal family’ -- with their surprising Aussie connection – had a short but tumultuous reign that still echoes today

WEDDING FLASHBACK PRINCE FELIX OF LUXEMBOURG & CLAIRE LADEMACHER • A shared love of bioethics helped spark the flame for these two glamorous high-flyers

FAMILY FIRST FROM NOW ON • For some members of the royal family it’s been a year of soul-searching and setting new boundaries

MASCOT MAYHEM • The royals are coming to town... it’s time to climb into the giant sasquatch & shark costumes & see who blinks first

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

AN ELIZABETH AN SCANDAL • There was only one man the Virgin Queen ever wanted to marry. They looked to be in love, with just one hurdle to their union – his wife

CHATEAU FONTAINEBLEAU • If these walls could talk! This 1500-room castle near Paris has been lived in by every French monarch since the 12th century

Puzzles • Simply solve our crossword and work out the secret answer, which is revealed in the coloured squares, reading left to right and top to bottom.

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