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Princess Margaret's poignant nod to her father on her wedding day

The gowns worn by royal bridesmaids can often be overlooked but the creations made for the attendants at Princess Margaret’s wedding in May 1960 had a very special meaning. For they were a link between the bride and her beloved father, who had died almost a decade before her marriage.Margaret had turned to Norman Hartnell for her wedding ensemble and entrusted him with creating perfect…
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The Queen to miss Buckingham Palace garden parties in Platinum Jubilee year

The Queen won’t attend the traditional Buckingham Palace garden parties to be held in Platinum Jubilee year.The dates of the parties have been revealed but it’s also been confirmed that other members of the Royal Family will represent The Queen at the celebrations.Thousands will be welcomed to the Palace for the parties. They take place on May 11th, May 18th and May 25th 2022.
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Investigations under way after 'fake priest' spends night at Windsor

An inquiry is under way after a man claiming to be a priest reportedly talked his way into barracks close to Windsor Castle and ended up spending a night there.The Sun reports that investigations are ongoing after the man was allowed into the barracks of the Coldstream Guards in Sheet Street, near Windsor Castle.The paper reports he told them he was a priest called Father Cruise and was a…
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Camilla joins Mary Berry to reveal a pudding fit for The Queen

The Duchess of Cornwall has joined forces with the queen of British TV baking to find a pudding for the Jubilee.Camilla and Dame Mary Berry have headed the judging panel to find a Platinum Pudding, a special sweet treat fit for The Queen.The contest, run by Fortnum and Mason’s and the Big Lunch, launched at the search to mark the Jubilee and over 5,000 people entered. The finalists…
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