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Royal Wedding Guests: the foreign royals at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding

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29th April 2021
As a semi-state event, the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on 29 April 2011 attracted foreign royalty from Europe, Asia and Africa. Let’s look back at some of the foreign royals in attendance on William and Kate’s big day! Queen Sofía  of Spain and the Prince and Princess of Asturias (now King Felipe and Queen Letizia) [getty src=”113264704″ width=”396″…
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The wedding dress of the Duchess of Cambridge

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29th April 2021
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

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28th April 2021
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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Grandchildren of monarchs: King Harald

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28th April 2021
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

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27th April 2021
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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