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Every week, someone in a Scottish genealogy group posts a photograph of themselves in “their clan tartan” and asks whether they’re descended from the chief.

Angela Kelly has agreed to cooperate with a film about her life story which saw her wield almost unparalleled influence in the Royal Household.

Norway's Princess Astrid, an ​older sister of the late ‌King Harald, died on Friday at ​the age of ​94, the royal palace ⁠said in a ​statement.

Worn by Diana, Princess of Wales to an event at London 's Serpentine Gallery in June 1994, her little black dress didn't merely set a trend - it inspired a whole genre.

In this week’s roundup, a genealogy-adjacent murder mystery, library treasures preserved in synthetic DNA, one very well-documented American family, and more!

Seven Kings and Ten Queens were among the Royal Guests and Relatives at the Funeral of King Harald V of Norway at Oslo Cathedral on September 9th, following a Procession from the Royal Palace of Oslo and followed by a Reception at the Royal Palace of Oslo.

King Haakon of Norway joined Queen Mette-Marit, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Queen Sonja and Prince Sverre Magnus on the balcony of the Royal Palace of Oslo after King Harald's funeral

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Buckingham Palace on Monday released a letter of 'guidance' on the monarch's behalf, confirming the couple were not returning to the UK as working royals.

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The King's senior official, the Lord Chamberlain, has today provided a guidance letter to relevant senior stakeholders across Government, the military and Lord Lieutenancies.

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Princess Louise of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was born on 21 December 1800 as the daughter of Augustus, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg and his first wife Louise Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Her mother n...

King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest monarch, has died at the age of 89, after 35 years on the throne.

The 89-year-old's condition is described as "extremely serious" and members of his family have visited him in hospital.

The three-time Tony nominee terrified audiences in Stephen King's 'It' and was a prolific voice actor as well.

ALT: Dolly Parton: My Heartstrings on Netflix

Country music legend Dolly Parton, who wrote hit songs like Jolene and I Will Always Love You, has died aged 80, her family announced on social media.

Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.