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Where to see the Queen in Germany this week
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Where to see the Queen in Germany this week

With the Queen's momentous State Visit to Germany drawing ever closer, the British Embassy has released a guide to the best opportunities to catch a glimpse of Her Maj'. There are three main chances, so don't miss out!
Danish royals draw out Hamburg crowds
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Danish royals draw out Hamburg crowds

Crown prince Frederik and crown princess Mary of Denmark pulled out the crowds on a visit to Hamburg on Tuesday morning at the head of a economic mission called 'Danish living.' The visit lasts three days and includes a stop-off in Munich.
Judge sends 'King of Germany' to jail
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Judge sends 'King of Germany' to jail

The self-proclaimed 'King of Germany' - who claims to rule a nine-hectare kingdom with 3,500 subjects - has been sent to prison for using a fake driving licence. He was caught using a licence from his fantasy realm - 'New Germany'.
The blue-blooded Bavarian Duke
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The blue-blooded Bavarian Duke

All eyes were on the British royals this week, while in Bavaria a direct descendant of Stuart King Charles I turned 80 in relative privacy. Yet our <b>German of the week</b> Franz Herzog von Bayern's blood runs as blue as little Prince George's.
'Welcome to the world, baby'
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'Welcome to the world, baby'

Most of the world got on with business on Monday while hundreds of journalists watched the door of a London hospital. Somewhere behind it a royal heir was being born. Our <b>media roundup</b> offers you the best from the German press.
Should Germany bring back the royal family?
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Should Germany bring back the royal family?

Germany got rid of its last Kaiser nearly a century ago, but the country remains fascinated by royals. One of the Kaiser’s descendants says royalty would help the country – but should Germany reinstate the monarchy? Have your say.
Prince: Germany should reinstate monarchy
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Prince: Germany should reinstate monarchy

Germany should reinstate its monarchy to speak to people’s emotions, make them proud of their country and even encourage them to have babies, according to Prince Philip Kiril of Prussia, great-great grandson of the last Kaiser.
House of Prussia sells historical diamond
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House of Prussia sells historical diamond

The House of Prussia is selling one of the world’s largest and most historically-significant diamonds, the Beau Sancy, which has only been put on public display four times in the last half-century.
Kaiser heir weds princess in Potsdam
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Kaiser heir weds princess in Potsdam

Georg Friedrich Prince of Prussia and Princess Sophie von Isenburg were married in front of 650 guests at on the grounds of the Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam on Saturday for Germany's own "royal" wedding.
All in the (royal) family
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All in the (royal) family

With William and Kate wedding mania reaching fever pitch, <b>Roger Boyes</b>, Berlin correspondent for British daily The Times, looks at Germany’s bad case of royal envy.