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This little-known royal artist's striking portrait is on display and it's got a heartbreaking story behind it

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9th January 2026
Cecil Beaton is one of the most popular royal portraitists and is responsible for some of the best known photographs of the Royal Family. However, over eighty years ago, he became the subject for a royal artist.  Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark married Prince George, Duke of Kent on 29 November 1934 at Westminster Abbey. The new Duchess of Kent quickly became one of the most fashionable…
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Royal Wedding Rewind: the Kent brides

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6th April 2019
Now April is here we can say in all confidence that the next royal wedding happens next month. And as Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston make the final preparations for their big day, set for May 18th at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, there’s plenty of excitement over the details of this latest marital celebration. Lady Gabriella will be the latest bride from the House of…
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