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Prince William speaks of Prince Philip's influence on his passion for the environment in new podcast

The Duke of Cambridge has joined world leaders across industries for a new Audible podcast series highlighting the work being done to tackle the Earth’s biggest environmental challenges. In ‘Climate of Change,’ Prince William speaks about the environmental work of his grandfather, the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and his father, the Prince of Wales and how they have inspired him…
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The day shots were fired at The Queen during Trooping the Colour

The Queen’s most infamous moment during Trooping the Colour occurred in 1981, when a teenager fired six blank shots at her during the procession. Three days before Trooping the Colour, a letter arrived at Buckingham Palace. It read: “Your Majesty. Don’t go to the Trooping the Colour ceremony because there is an assassin set up to kill you, waiting just outside the palace.” It was…
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The Queen's Reign in Style: sister of the bride

When her fashionista sister married at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 1960, all eyes were on the stunning wedding dress of Princess Margaret, but The Queen’s beautiful blue evening gown also drew accolades that day. Designed by court designer Norman Hartnell, The Queen sported a belted turquoise faille and lace evening gown with a full skirt and matching bolero to the wedding of Princess Margaret…
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Royal Tour Style File: The Duchess of Cambridge in Belize

With The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s royal visit to Belize completed, let’s look at the sartorial choices Kate made during this three-day trip. On arrival in Belize on Saturday, Kate returned to one of her favourite designers, Jenny Packham, for this sapphire lace dress. Her earrings were Diana, Princess of Wales’s sapphire and diamond earrings that Kate has worn numerous…
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