British Royals

The Duchess of Edinburgh is at the side of the Duke of Kent as they join Royal Family at the Remembrance Day service

The Duchess of Edinburgh was at the side of the Duke of Kent as they joined the Royal Family for the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph. The 91 year old Duke, who served in the military for many years, appeared particularly moved during the service which took place on a misty day in London. He watched on solemnly as a wreath was laid at the foot of the Cenotaph on his behalf. Prince…
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Prized sculpture of a famous prince who just missed out on being king is subject of government move

A sculpture of one of the most famous medieval royals of all is under government scrutiny. The bust of Edward of Woodstock, better known as The Black Prince, is now subject to an export bar from ministers. It means that the marble sculpture cannot be taken overseas by a new buyer until the barring runs out. It’s hoped that a museum or institution in the UK will bid for it t save it for…
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The forgotten royal wedding that turned a romantic bride who had lost her princess title into a queen in waiting

The year 1923 saw the marital calendar was packed with princely nuptials. The springtime wedding of Albert, Duke of York had brought huge crowds to London, and there was an impressive turnout in the city that autumn when Lady Louise Mountbatten wed Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden and began a path that would lead to a crown. This second royal wedding of 1923 was a happy ending for a…
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While the world was talking about umbrellas, this royal also arrived in Antigua for another major event

The King’s encounter with a rain storm in Antigua has attracted global attention after he was left looking for an umbrella as the heavens opened. But while Charles III was capturing headlines as he was soaked to the skin (and kept on with his duties even though the conditions were terrible despite the now famous lack of a brolly), another royal was also taking part in a significant event…
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