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Back to school with the Duchess of Cornwall

The Duchess of Cornwall first started her education at the age of five. A co-educational school in Sussex, Dumbrells School was the first of many schools for Camilla. Biographer Gyles Brandreth described Camilla’s childhood asan “Enid Blyton sort of Childhood”. When she turned ten, the future Duchess of Cornwall went to Queen’s Gate in South Kensington. Some have described the…
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New portrait released of Duchess of Cornwall as she marks 75th birthday

A new photo of the Duchess of Cornwall has been released by Clarence House to mark Her Royal Highness’s 75th birthday. The image was taken in June at her home in Raymill, Wiltshire, by Chris Jackson. Camilla, in a blue floral dress by Sophie Dundas, is seen sitting with a cup of tea in front of a bowl of peaches that were grown in her garden. Photo by Chris Jackson / Clarence House…
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The Duchess of Cornwall takes her place as a Royal Lady of the Garter

The Duchess of Cornwall has been installed as a Royal Lady of the Garter. The Duchess took her place in the chivalric order at the annual ceremony held at Windsor Castle. On June 13 2022, Camilla joined the procession of knights and ladies for the first time, dressed in the traditional velvet robes with plumed hat. Pinned to her cape was the Star of the Order of the Garter. Stephen Lock…
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Is Strictly Come Dancing headed to Buckingham Palace?

Long-time Strictly Come Dancing superfan the Duchess of Cornwall is likely to have a front seat at the show later this year if reports that the televised dancing competition will film an episode at Buckingham Palace prove true. First reported in The Sun last week, rumours are swirling—and reportedly nearly close to finalised—that a semi- or quarter-final episode of the BBC’s dancing…
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