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Astrid Hofer

location-pin London, U.K.

School: University of Vienna

Expertise: British royal family, travel, music

Astrid Hofer

  • 20-plus years of experience in journalism and content writing for print and digital newspapers and magazines, plus company websites
  • Published in National Geographic, Culture Trip, British Travel, Trip Savvy and the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, among others

Experience

Astrid is a London-based journalist covering entertainment, including the British royal family, lifestyle, travel and current events, for international publications. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, Culture Trip, British Travel, tripsavvy and the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation.
 
Originally from Austria, she lived in Canada and the Netherlands before making the U.K. her second home. While studying journalism and communications, she spent a semester at the Hague University of Applied Sciences.
 
Astrid speaks English, German, French, Italian and basic Swedish and Dutch. When she's not on a deadline, you can find her checking out the latest bands, movies and vegan restaurants in London and beyond.

Education

University of Vienna
MA, Journalism and Communication Studies

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Articles

One Thing Princess Diana Personal Designer Refused

This Is the One Thing Princess Diana’s Personal Designer Refused to Let Her Wear

Like it or not, even a princess has to accept a "no" once in a while
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Kate Middleton Was Just Spotted Wearing One of Diana’s Favorite Tiaras—Here’s the History Behind the Crown

Princess Kate is back!
Queen Elizabeth looks out the window of a carriage

Here’s the Only Thing Queen Elizabeth Was Scared Of, According to a Royal Biographer

She went through world wars, economic crises and Megxit—but one surprising thing frightened her more than anything else