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How the Duchess of Kent reunited a Wimbledon champion with her mother

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5th September 2025
She is best remembered by tennis fans for her graceful presence on Centre Court, a quiet figure in a pale suit handing out trophies at Wimbledon with a reassuring smile. But behind the scenes, the Duchess of Kent was much more than a ceremonial figure. In a remarkable display of kindness and quiet diplomacy, she once played a key role in reuniting tennis legend Martina Navratilova with her mother…
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The Duchess of Kent: The first member of the Royal Family to convert to Roman Catholicism in modern times

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5th September 2025
The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92. A remarkable woman in every respect, she was a trailblazer – breaking boundaries and starting conversations. The Duchess stepped back from public life a couple of decades before her passing, but maintained the position of being one of the most respected members of the Royal Family. For decades, her work gave her a central role among communities.
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The Duchess of Kent's funeral details

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5th September 2025
The Duchess of Kent died peacefully at Kensington Palace on Thursday at the age of 92. Buckingham Palace will shortly be opening an online book of condolence for people to pay their respects to the duchess, who was the oldest member of The Royal Family after Queen…
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Queen Camilla 'assaulted' and fought off attacker with high heel shoe

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31st August 2025
Queen Camilla has reportedly revealed that she was sexually assaulted as a teenager while travelling on a train to Paddington – and that she fought off her attacker using a high-heeled shoe. The alleged incident, which took place when she was just 16 or 17 years old, is detailed in Power and the Palace: The Inside Story of the Monarchy and 10 Downing Street, a forthcoming book by royal…
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Here's why Sir Tim Laurence’s promotion is long overdue - and richly deserved

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27th August 2025
In a monarchy often scrutinised for its public pageantry and political sensitivities, some honours slip quietly under the radar – yet carry enormous weight behind the scenes. Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence’s recent appointment as Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order is exactly that kind of honour: deeply personal, richly deserved, and long overdue. For decades, Sir Tim has…
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