British Royals

The King entrusts his younger brother, Prince Edward, with a major overseas tour

Prince Edward has arrived in Nigeria to begin a nine-day visit to West Africa, aimed at strengthening the UK’s relationships with both Commonwealth nations and championing the role of young people, education and sport in international cooperation. The Duke of Edinburgh landed in Abuja on Monday, where he will met the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, before…
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The reason why Princess Anne always carries a pen around with her

Princess Anne has long been known for her practical approach to royal engagements, and a recent appearance in Singapore has revealed one of her simplest, yet most effective, habits: she always carries her own pen. The Princess Royal’s precaution came to light during a visit to the Rolls-Royce headquarters at the Seletar campus, where she was invited to sign the visitors’ book. Staff pointed…
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The Duchess of Kent's lifelong passion for music which continued up until her death

The Duchess of Kent has died peacefully at the age of 92. For many years, she was a working member of The Royal Family, supporting Queen Elizabeth II in an official capacity until 1996, when she decided to pursue her musical interests.  Born Katharine Worsley to Sir William Worsley, 4th Baronet, and Joyce Brunner, The Duchess’s early life in Kent was quite carefree as the youngest child of…
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The Duchess of Kent’s secret double life revealed following her death

The Duchess of Kent’s death at the age of 92 has produced immense grief within royal circles. A firm favourite for royal watchers around the globe, her grace and elegance meant she truly never seemed out of touch. This is perhaps best demonstrated by the secret life she lived in Hull without anybody ever discovering her secret identity. The Duchess’s secret life began in the late 1990s…
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