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Royal Fashion Icon: Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent

Nowadays, the phrase “royal trendsetter” brings to mind the Duchess of Cambridge and the “Duchess effect” and Queen Maxima’s bold fashion choices. However, several royals in the twentieth century have been fashion trendsetters. Princess Marina, the Duchess of Kent, quickly became a fashion icon in Britain upon her engagement to Prince George in 1934 and remained one for…
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The Duchess of Cornwall hails volunteers as being "the backbone" of the UK

This week marks Volunteers’ Week in the United Kingdom. The Duchess of Cornwall took to Twitter to thank volunteers in the UK for everything they do. On Tuesday, 1 June, Camilla posted a message to volunteers everywhere on the Clarence House Twitter account. She said: “Today is the first day of Volunteers’ Week, when we celebrate those who give their time to support, help…
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Charles and Camilla visit the High Street in Clapham to celebrate the reopening of shops before enjoying a pint in the pub

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have spent the afternoon visiting Clapham Old Town. Their Royal Highnesses visited Clapham High Street to celebrate non-essential shops reopening as social distancing restrictions ease. Outside of the Omnibus Theatre, the Prince and Duchess were first introduced to Jeremy Keates, Manager of This Is Clapham and Christopher Wellbelove, Councillor…
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Fashion Favourite: The Queen Mother and Madame Handley-Seymour

Some royals are fashion trendsetters, like Princess Alexandra (future Queen Alexandra). Others gravitate towards a specific designer or two and work to create styles and a wardrobe that works for them as an individual. The Duchess of York, later Queen Elizabeth, was one of the latter. As we continue with our Fashion Favourite series, we will be looking at Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Madame…
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