British Royals

King Charles and Prince William wear black armbands at Trooping as mark of respect after Air India crash

The King has ordered all members of the Royal Family in uniform for this year’s Trooping the Colour to wear black armbands as a mark of respect for those lost in the Air India crash earlier this week.King Charles, who will lead Trooping, has asked that mounted Officers in the Procession and all liveried Mews staff also wear black armbands for those lost in the tragedy as well as to show…
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David Beckham knighted in King's Birthday Honours

Sir David Beckham has been made a knight in the King’s Birthday Honours.Sir David, former captain of the England football team, is recognised for his services to sport and to charity.His knighthood was one of the worst kept secrets of recent weeks. Just hours before it was confirmed, he was seen at Buckingham Palace at a reception for The King’s Foundation which he has…
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David Beckham follows in the footsteps of King Charles and Princess Anne

While everyone else has been talking about whether he’s got an appointment at the Palace for a knighthood, David Beckham has been quietly establishing a different link with the Royal Family. For it’s just been revealed that he’s going to follow where King Charles has led before.King Charles has done this twiceCountry Life magazine has announced that David Beckham will be…
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The fairytale bride who became one of the most popular members of the Royal Family

It was a royal wedding that made history and brought the House of Windsor one of its most popular ever members. In June 1961, the Duke of Kent married Katharine Worsley. The new Duchess of Kent would go on to be an instant hit and, alongside her husband, spend decades carrying out engagements on behalf of the Queen. Their wedding day also turned an ancient church into a royal marriage venue for…
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