British Royals

What to expect if you step behind the doors at Buckingham Palace this summer

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11th July 2024
If visitors are lucky enough to get a ticket this summer, they will be able to experience a whole new perspective of Buckingham Palace. After five years of extensive renovations, the East Wing of Buckingham Palace is open to visitors for the first time. This means that visitors will be able to spend time in the room that leads to the famous balcony where the Royal Family makes their…
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The princess who gave up being HRH - for love

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10th July 2024
Many of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s grandchildren married into various royal families across Europe. Not all did, though. Princess Patricia of Connaught was the daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn and Princess Margaret Louise of Prussia, and despite relinquishing her title, she left a powerful legacy- particularly in Canada.Princess Patricia was born 17 March…
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King Charles III

King Charles bestows honour on legendary singer but one big moment was forgotten

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10th July 2024
The King was able to award one of his favourite musicians with a significant honour at Windsor Castle but the star admitted later that she’d been so excited, she’d forgotten a staple of royal meetings.King Charles made Dame Shirley Bassey a Companion of Honour at a service at Windsor Castle. Dame Shirley, 87, has been one of the most successful singers of the 20th and 21st…
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Royal News

Queen Camilla and the Duke of Edinburgh become members of historic Scottish order

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4th July 2024
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh have been welcomed into the highest Scottish chivalric order during Holyrood Week. Queen Camilla and Prince Edward have joined King Charles and Prince William as members of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, the highest order of chivalry in Scotland.The Queen is now an Extra Lady of the order and The Duke of Edinburgh is an…
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