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Princess Märtha Louise marries US shaman Durek Verrett in the presence of King Harald

Princess Märtha Louise has married her long term partner, Durek Verrett, in a lavish ceremony in western Norway,. In the presence of King Harald and Queen Sonja, the 52-year-old princess married the self-styled shaman. Guests attending the wedding include members of Sweden’s royal family, as well as an array of celebrities and media personalities. However, guests have been warned…
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British Royals

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

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

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

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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