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Welcome to The Royal Digest and thank you for visiting.

What type of content can you expect from The Royal Digest? From 'away days', to overseas tours, highlighting charitable causes supported by the royals to fashion polls and discussion on all things sparkly in the royal jewel vaults, I hope to cover multiple topics of interest. Typically, posts will focus primarily on the latest news and appearances. Additionally, I plan to write larger feature pieces on topics of historical interest. 

I'm very interested in your ideas so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to write a guest post. I greatly appreciate feedback  so please feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and links about your favourite royals. I would love to hear about your favourite Royal and which families you would be particularly interested in seeing covered.

As your blog admin, I have one request only. Please be respectful to each other if engaging in discussion in the comments section. My wish for this space is to foster a community where those with shared interests can visit without the negative atmosphere we see all too often online.

If you would like to get in touch, please write to theroyaldigest@hotmail.com

You can also follow the blog via Facebook here . I do very much hope you will enjoy your time here!

Charlotte

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  1. BertieMonday, 29 June, 2020

    Oh, this is going to be so much fun!! Thanks for bringing all these lovely ladies into focus Charlotte,they need a corner of their own where they get taken seriously away from all the gossip.

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  2. KatyaKateTuesday, 30 June, 2020

    I just saw that you also have this sister blog, what a lovely idea!

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    1. Bluerising, Havana (CU)Wednesday, 20 January, 2021

      Just completed my second read of the royal digest. I literally read and reread all the RDigest blog posts Charlotte and the fact it is 13degrees at the mo in my home town merely tips my comfort zone. And I Love that you command tremendous authority on showing respect whilst commenting.
      Now, onto the jewel box... :))

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  3. CarrieTuesday, 30 June, 2020

    Charlotte - what a wonderful surprise. I literally just saw this 'sister blog' when i was on Duchess Kate. As Bertie says above, this is going to be so much fun. I don't follow the other royal ladies - but I do love seeing them whenever they appear. So now I will go through all that has been posted so far. Yeah - so happy you are doing this blog. Yet another one to follow :) Thanks so much Charlotte.

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  4. UnknownMonday, 06 July, 2020

    This is just the best!!! Thank you so much for doing this..I really enjoy seeing what is going on all over the world.

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  5. bentley1530Thursday, 16 July, 2020

    I did not know that this blog existed until today. I so enjoyed your in-depth post about Meghan so I am excited to read your take on the other royal ladies, especially Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and the Empress and Princesses of Japan.

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  6. Susan in FloridaFriday, 17 July, 2020

    I just found this blog. Thanks for it Charlotte !

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  7. LoisMonday, 17 July, 2023

    What a wonderful surprise, Charlotte! I’ll enjoy reading all the posts!

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