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Taking a Look at the Order of the Garter

The Most Noble Order of the Garter is considered to be the most prestigious chivalric order in Great Britain, so let’s take a look at the history behind it. Founded in 1348 by King Edward III, who was “so inspired by the tales of King Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the Round Table”, the Order of the Garter was a group of honourable knights. A legend persists that Edward III was…
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Denmark

Danish people do not support Prince Henrik's announcement

When the Royal Danish House announced late last week that Prince Henrik did not wish to be buried next to his wife, Queen Margrethe, he drew global condemnation, and a poll of Danish television viewers echoed this sentiment. According to TV2, 54 percent of respondents were unhappy with the Prince’s statement. “A surprisingly large number,” commented Lars Hovbakke Sørensen. “The society is…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge jokes that she and William should have another baby

The Duchess of Cambridge made a joke about having another baby and caused international buzz with speculation that there might be a third little Cambridge soon. The Duke and Duchess hadn’t been in Poland for 12 hours when they sent the global news machine spinning into chaos after receiving teddy bears specifically designed for a newborn as a gift. The royal couple were visiting The Heart, a…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Dolce & Gabbana Name Dress After the Duchess of Cambridge

The Duchess of Cambridge now has the ability to inspire designers to change the names of their pieces once she has worn them. A Dolce & Gabbana dress the Duchess wore in Kelowna, British Columbia, last fall during the Royal Tour of Canada has been restocked and renamed the “Middleton” after its most famous wearer. The Middleton georgette-trimmed crepe midi dress retails exclusively on…
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