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Pregnant Kate is 'doing great' royal protocol expert William Hanson tells Royal Central

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3rd July 2013
The Duchess of Cambridge is just weeks away from giving birth to her and Prince William’s first child. Kate is expected to give birth around mid-July, and when the baby is born the world’s media will be waiting outside the hospital hoping to catch a glimpse of the new heir to the throne. As the Duchess’ due date approaches, we catch up with Royal protocol expert William Hanson on…
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The Queen's horse, 'Estimate' wins Gold Cup at Royal Ascot

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20th June 2013
The Queen’s horse, Estimate, a four year old filly, has won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot today. This is the first time a reigning monarch has ever won the Gold Cup. This is the toughest race, 2 and a half miles, at racing’s most prestigious meeting. The Gold Cup was dominated in the late 2000s by the horse Yeates, who had four consecutive wins in that race before retiring in 2009. As…
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Prince Philip awarded Order of New Zealand

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6th June 2013
Prince Philip is awarded the Order of New Zealand At a small ceremony earlier today held at Buckingham Palace Her Majesty, The Queen (who also serves as Queen of New Zealand) awarded Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh her husband of 65 years with New Zealand’s highest honour, the Order of New Zealand. It was announced that His Royal Highness would receive the honour along with the 2012…
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The Coronation – as watched on television

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2nd June 2013
On 2nd June 1953, a remarkable young woman was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Aged just 27, Elizabeth II had been born at the time of the 1926 general strike, had seen the 1936 Abdication Crisis first hand, had been evacuated during World War Two then helped with the war…
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The Countess of Wessex to Attend Sweden's Royal Wedding

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19th April 2013
Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, is to attend Princess Madeleine’s wedding to British-born Christopher O’Neill. The stylish countess will attend the ceremony with husband Prince Edward, in June, on behalf of her majesty The Queen. Sophie and Edward have represented Britain on many royal weddings, attending Monaco’s Prince Albert’s wedding to Charlene Wittstock and most…
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