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William at 40: The birthplace of a future king

It’s been forty years since Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles welcomed their first child, Prince William. And he made his debut at what is now one of the most famous maternity units in the world, the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. Since 1937, the wing has been used for private births. The Princess Royal gave birth to both of her children, Peter and Zara…
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Who is Zara Tindall?

Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips was born to Anne, Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips on 15 May 1981 at St Mary’s Hospital in London. She is the younger of their two children and only daughter. Her older brother, Peter Phillips was born on 15 November 1977. She also has…
Princess Anne and Family

Zara Tindall feels "very lucky" to have no royal title

When Princess Anne had her children Zara and Peter, they were not automatically given royal titles as royal titles like ‘prince’ or ‘princess’ are usually passed down from a monarchs son only. The Queen offered to give courtesy titles to Princess Anne’s former husband Mark and any children born to the pair, but the couple decided against it. This means that while Zara is…
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