The Gloucesters

Prince Richard - the spare who was unexpectedly called up for royal duties following the death of the heir

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9th January 2023
While The Duke of Gloucester is not one of the more recognisable members of The Royal Family, he has dedicated himself to a role that he was never meant to have and provided indelible support to his cousin, Queen Elizabeth II.Prince Richard Alexander Walter George was born to Prince Henry and Princess Alice, the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester on 26 August 1944, nearly three years after his…
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New line of commemorative china to mark the life of Queen Elizabeth II revealed

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6th January 2023
The Royal Collection Trust has released a new line of commemorative china to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s life.The Queen’s personal history has been memorialised on a new RCT line. The design features the late Queen’s personal cypher as Princess Elizabeth. The cypher was included on The Queen’s State Hearse used in September.In addition, the decorative border that…
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YEAR IN REVIEW: How Paddington became an honourary member of the Royal Family in 2022

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27th December 2022
This has been a monumental year for the British Royal Family. It included a once-in-a-lifetime Platinum Jubilee, the death of the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch, and the start of a new reign. However, for many keen royal watchers, the biggest event of the year was a new addition to the Royal Family – Paddington Bear. Paddington Bear’s relationship with the British Royal…
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The Dancing King celebrates Chanukah

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17th December 2022
King Charles is keeping a busy schedule in the lead-up to the holiday break.On Friday, he visited JW3 for a Chanukah reception and to meet with community members. JW3, also known as the Jewish Community Centre London, was founded by Dame Vivien Duffield DBE and opened in October 2013. Open to members of any faith, the arts and culture centre also features educational and social…
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