British RoyalsHistory

Queen Victoria's Coronation Dress

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4th April 2023
Queen Victoria’s reign is notable for its length, for its innovations and revolutions, and for her steadfastness in navigating the Crown through to modern times. Her fashion was legendary both contemporarily—she helped popularise white wedding dresses—and today as a study not only of the woman but also the kingdom she reigned over.The morning she ascended the throne, 20 June 1837, she…
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The coronation dress of Queen Mary

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28th March 2023
She was renowned for her love of jewellery and her style; and there was never a fashion moment Queen Mary didn’t meet, so of course her coronation dress would be one of the most magnificent gowns she ever wore.Queen Mary’s coronation dress was a simple yet ornate…
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The Princess of Wales chats early years with big business

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27th March 2023
The Princess of Wales spent the weekend advocating her new Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, speaking with the chief executive of Iceland Food and writing an opinion piece in the Financial Times.In a six-minute video shared on the official social media channels, Catherine chatted with Richard Walker about how businesses can play a part in the early years.Catherine says: “You hear…
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The Princess of Wales sets up business taskforce for Early Childhood

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21st March 2023
The Princess of Wales has launched a new business taskforce in support of the early years.The Business Taskforce for Early Childhood is an initiative that will be run by businesses for businesses to help them affect long-term change in the field.Kensington Palace shared the news ahead of an engagement Catherine will attend on Tuesday, noting the “key role of the business community in…
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Prince William - Diana would be disappointed that homelessness still affects so many

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16th March 2023
The Prince of Wales will take to television screens during Comic Relief to appeal for an end to homelessness.Kensington Palace said that William, Nawshin and Miles will “share their own thoughts and feelings on an issue that affects hundreds of thousands across the heard country,” and that they “discuss harmful misconceptions and what more needs to be done to help people…
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