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The wedding dress of the Duchess of Cambridge

The Alexander McQueen brand is renowned for pushing the limits of fashion, but when Kate Middleton stepped out of the Rolls Royce Phantom VI in front of Westminster Abbey on the morning of her wedding on 29 April 2011, the Alexander McQueen dress she wore was classic and traditional. Designed by Sarah Burton, the new creative director for Alexander McQueen, with input by Kate and lacework by…
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Prince Charles launches COVID-19 appeal for India

The Prince of Wales has sent a message of support to the people of India, who are in the midst of one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in the world and launched an appeal to raise funds for the hard-hit country. Prince Charles’s message, released by Clarence House, reads: “For well over a year the pandemic has had a devastating impact on so many of us around the world. This week, I have…
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Norway

Grandchildren of monarchs: King Harald

In this series, Royal Central is taking a look at the grandchildren of monarchs around the world. In this installment, we’re heading to Norway to introduce the six grandchildren of King Harald.   Children of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess…
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Prince Charles takes over from Prince Andrew as Patron of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The Prince of Wales has been announced as the new Patron of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. In a statement shared by the RPO Tuesday afternoon, Prince Charles joins the Orchestra ahead of its 75th anniversary season this autumn and will help them rebuild the arts and music scene in the UK following the third pandemic lockdown. “The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is honoured to welcome as…
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pay tribute to Prince Philip with Air Cadet engagement

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge returned to royal duties with a visit to the 282 (East Ham) Squadron Air Cadets to pay tribute to Prince Philip who’d been Air Commodore-in-Chief of the Air Cadets for 63 years. The 282 Squadron consists of more than 60 members who are learning skills and gaining qualifications in aviation, cyber and radio communications, adventure training, music, First Aid…
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