British RoyalsRoyal Weddings

Royal Wedding Dresses: the designer behind the Duchess of Cambridge's famous gown

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29th April 2021
When Kate Middleton stepped out of the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI at Westminster Abbey on the morning of 29 April 2011, the world finally learned who created her wedding dress: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.To most of the world, it was a well-kept secret. But Burton’s name had been floated around as a serious contender for the coveted commission for a while before the wedding. The Sunday…
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Royal Wedding Rewind: The Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

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29th April 2021
Prince William married his long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton on 29 April 2011. Today, let’s take a look back at the ceremony and the couple. Prince William, the oldest son of Prince Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, was born 21 June 1982 in London. His future bride, Catherine Middleton, was born 9 January 1982 to Carole and Michael Middleton, in Reading. William and Kate met…
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Norway

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 Mette-Marit Princess Ingrid Alexandra [getty src=”1171840125″ width=”446″ height=”594&#8243…
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Crown Princess Victoria opens Stockholm Art Week

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22nd April 2021
Crown Princess Victoria has officially opened Stockholm Art Week, releasing a video message to welcome patrons, while also celebrating UN World Innovation and Creativity Day Sweden. In a message released by the Swedish Royal House, Crown Princess Victoria said: “Stockholm has long been an important scene for art, literature and film; for music, theatre and dance. Culture has shaped our…
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