British Royals

The Sword of State and the Cap of Maintenance: two important symbols on show for the State Opening of Parliament

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17th July 2024
People all over the world will be familiar with the Imperial State Crown and all that it represents. With almost 3,000 precious stones making up the headpiece, it is only seen at State Openings of Parliament and Coronations of the Monarch. But what about the other two items of royal insignia which are also only present at the most regal of events? The Great Sword of State and the Cap of…
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The Duchess of Kent and Wimbledon - a complicated relationship

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29th June 2024
Many will only know the Duchess of Kent as the lady who attended the Wimbledon Tennis Championship Finals every year to hand out the prizes, famously letting Jana Novotna cry on her shoulder in 1993. The Duchess of Kent, or Katherine Kent as she prefers to be known, has become an uncommon face in the British Royal Family over the years, and very rarely makes public appearances. But, she once was a…
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Support for Lady Gabriella as she attends Royal Ascot in first major appearance since the death of her husband

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18th June 2024
Lady Gabriella Kingston has a prominent position in the carriage procession at the first day of this year’s Royal Ascot. In a huge display of support, The King asked Lady Gabriella if she would sit in the second carriage of the procession, only one behind the carriage used by Their Majesties. Lady Gabriella was as joined in her carriage by the Princess Royal, Peter Phillips and John…
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BREAKING: The King to dissolve Parliament as a snap General Election is called

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22nd May 2024
The King is to dissolve Parliament to allow a snap General Election to take place in early July. In an unexpected move, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that he has asked His Majesty to begin the process of dissolution which would enable UK voters to go to the polls to elect a new government. Next week, His Majesty will formally dissolve Parliament which will be followed by five weeks of…
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