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The King and Queen to attend Easter Day service at Windsor

The King will join other members of the Royal Family for the Easter morning service at Windsor. His Majesty has contained himself to private engagements since the start of February as he undergoes treatment for cancer. Buckingham Palace has just announced that The King and Queen will lead the Royal Family as they celebrate Easter at St. George’s Chapel. It is understood the…
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The great queen written out of history: Katherine Parr

On a hot summer day in 1543, a young widow married an ageing and much wed king in a ceremony that took many by surprise. By the time Katherine Parr said ‘I do’ to Henry VIII in the Queen’s Closet at Hampton Court Palace on July 12th1543, his five previous unions and attitude towards marital harmony were such that continental contenders to be consort of England were all but running in…
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A royal rarity - an emerald engagement ring

It’s rare to see a royal engagement ring with a flash of green about it. Emeralds aren’t the most popular pick for royal betrothals but the few that have hit the headlines are all rather striking. Here’s our rundown of that rarest of royal sparklers…
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The Princess of Wales dominates headlines around the world amidst outpouring of support for Catherine

The Princess of Wales has dominated headlines around the world in the past days after she confirmed she is being treated for cancer. Catherine’s moving announcement was on the front pages of every British newspaper the following day. Embed from Getty Images The Times led its coverage with the message of hope that dominated the statement from the Princess as it headlined…
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The Princess of Wales makes her children her priority as she undergoes treatment for cancer

The Princess of Wales has spoken of her determination to ensure her children know that she is ”going to be OK” after she was diagnosed with cancer. In a video statement, the Princess revealed she is undergoing ‘preventative chemotherapy’ and said that her priority, and that of the Prince of Wales, is ”to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way…
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