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The royal weddings of York Minster

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9th November 2022
It’s one of the oldest churches in Britain the seat of one of England’s most important clerics yet the famous York Minster is a rare venue for royal weddings. Just two major regal marriages have taken place at this ancient church in almost 1,000 years.The most recent took place sixty years ago. On June 8th 1961, the Duke of Kent married Katharine Worsley there in front of royalty…
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Princess Martha Louise steps back from royal duties amidst controversy

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8th November 2022
The only daughter of King Harald V of Norway has given up royal duties amid ongoing controversy.Princess Martha Louise will step back immediately from representing her family. In a brief statement, the Norwegian Court said ”Princess Märtha Louise wishes to differentiate more clearly between her own activities and her relationship to the Royal House of Norway. The Princess has therefore…
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The royal wedding dresses created by Sir Norman Hartnell

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6th November 2022
He created some of the most famous royal looks of the 20th century and he’s still producing talked about style picks. Sir Norman Hartnell was already a sought after wedding dress designer when he was first commissioned to produce a bridal outfit by the House of Windsor. Over eight decades on, and long after his own death, he was responsible for another famous royal marriage look. On the 85th…
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The first royal Letizia

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6th November 2022
On November 6th 2003, the then heir to the throne of Spain and his new fiancee met the press for the first time. In the intervening years, the now Queen Letizia has made her mark on the royal scene. And her name counts as one of the more unusual among royalty. But the Queen…
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A bank holiday added to UK calendars to mark the Coronation of King Charles III

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6th November 2022
The UK will get a Bank Holiday to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.His Majesty will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on Saturday May 6th 2023. Her Majesty Queen Camilla will be crowned at the same ceremony. The Bank Holiday will take place on the following Monday, May 8th 2023.The government announced the extra day off for everyone in the UK with exactly six months to go until the…
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