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Did one of Queen Victoria's daughters have a secret child?

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23rd October 2023
Princess Louise, the sixth child and fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, holds an interesting spot in history. She supported higher education for women and feminist causes and was closely involved in the arts – not at all common for a Victorian princess. In opposition to her siblings, her mother wanted her to marry a British suitor rather than a foreign one. Louise married the…
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It's Christmas! Royals get festive season started early by announcing tree theme for Windsor Castle

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21st October 2023
The Royal Family will be getting into the holiday spirit soon! They will decorate two royal residences this holiday season for visitors to enjoy in England and Scotland.The Royal Collection Trust has announced the holiday season themes for Windsor Castle in Windsor and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Windsor Castle’s Christmas display will be open to visitors from 30 November…
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The last heir of his generation to marry- the royal wedding of Guillaume and Stephanie of Luxembourg

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19th October 2023
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume married Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy on 19 and 20 October 2012 in Luxembourg City. Not only was it an important event in Luxembourg, but it also marked the last wedding of the current generation of heir apparents.On 19 October 2012, the Prince and the Countess were married in a civil ceremony conducted by the mayor of Luxembourg City, Xavier…
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Turquoise dreams: the striking tiara of the Duchess of Gloucester

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9th October 2023
While The King has inherited a number of stunning tiaras that he can loan out to the members of his family, the other branches of the British Royal Family have their own jewels. The Duchess of Gloucester has a substantial tiara, the Teck Turquoise Tiara, that she wears periodically for important occasions.The Duke and Duchess of Teck commissioned the original diamond and turquoise floral…
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