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Why isn't the Duchess of Sussex called Princess Meghan?

Meghan Markle is not formally known as “Princess Meghan”. The Queen has instead granted Prince Harry the title of Duke of Sussex and as his wife, she is now known as The Duchess of Sussex. Britain’s royal protocol is incredibly strict, and as such, because she was not born into the Royal family she is unable to be referred to as “Princess Meghan”. The same rule…
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Meghan wears Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau Tiara

The Duchess of Sussex, formerly Meghan Markle, is wearing Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara at her wedding. Kensington Palace notes that the bandeau element was made in 1932 in England, and the centre brooch dates to 1893. Originally made for Queen Mary – Prince Harry’s great-great-grandmother – it was made as a home for the centre brooch, which was given to her when she was still a…
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Stunning blooms at the Royal Wedding

For months there has been speculation over the details of the Royal Wedding including what the floristry would be like on the big day. As the wedding unfolds, we can finally see the beautiful bridal bouquet and the displays within St George’s Chapel which are elegant but do not detract from the splendour of the building. The outside of the hall is decked in fabulous foliage which sweeps…
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Wedding guests start to arrive for the royal wedding

While the ceremony is not due to the start until noon, the first wedding guests have started to arrive. Among the first spotted were Oprah Winfrey and Earl Spencer, the brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. As the guests wait for the ceremony to begin, they are treated to several pieces of music by Mr Luke Bond, the Assistant Director of Music and the Orchestra. They will play pieces by…
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