Features

All the details of the funeral of the Duchess of Kent and the cathedral where it will take place

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6th September 2025
Buckingham Palace has confirmed the details for the Duchess of Kent’s funeral to be held on 16 September.  The Duchess of Kent’s coffin will first rest in the private chapel of Kensington Palace. A hearse will then take Her Royal Highness’s coffin to Westminster Cathedral on 15 September.  Both the Rite of Reception (where the priest formally receives the body) and Vespers (the first…
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Features

This is how the Duchess of Kent turned Queen Mary's tiara into a personal style statement

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6th September 2025
The Duchess of Kent spent her later years living a private life and spending her time as a music teacher, Mrs. Kent. She was also a working royal for decades though, and often attended state banquets and gala dinners on behalf of the royal family. The Kent Pearl and Diamond Fringe Tiara was one of her signature pieces that she frequently wore. Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, gifted the…
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British Royals

King Charles gives health update while visiting hospital

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4th September 2025
While helping to open a new hospital, King Charles has shared an update about his own ongoing battle with cancer.  The King was on hand to officially mark the opening of Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick. The new hospital has over 700 beds and 11 operating theatres, as well as an A&E department and research and diagnostic units.  In addition to meeting with new…
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The Netherlands

Queen Maxima braves a hard hat as she gets behind the wheel of a digger in Amsterdam

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3rd September 2025
Although Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is known for bold and bright wardrobe, she also has shown that she isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty and wear a hard-hat or two. As summer ended and a new round of royal engagements began, Queen Maxima visited several ongoing infrastructure projects around Amsterdam. The Dutch infrastructure sector has set a goal of being both climate-neutral…
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