British Royals

Jubilee tour of queens to reveal hidden gems of royal history

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14th April 2022
Some of the most famous portraits of Britain’s queens are to be brought together in a special exhibition to mark the Platinum Jubilee.Sotheby’s is hosting the exhibition which focuses on the history of the monarchy. It will see dozens of pictures, including several in private ownership that are rarely seen by the public, brought together as The Queen celebrates the 70th anniversary…
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Blue, gold and cream: the intricate wedding dresses that turned a controversial consort into a royal bride

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9th April 2022
It was one of the most talked about royal weddings in decades. When  Camilla Parker-Bowles and Charles, Prince of Wales on April 9th 2005 in Windsor, millions were watching. And they saw a royal bride with not one but two different wedding outfits for her big day. As the couple mark their fifteenth wedding anniversary, Royal Central looks back at the wedding gowns of Camilla, Duchess of…
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Remembering Prince Philip, 1921 - 2021

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9th April 2022
The Royal Family is marking the first anniversary of the death of Prince Philip.The Duke of Edinburgh died on April 9th 2021 at Windsor Castle at the age of 99. His death was announced, with great sorrow, by The Queen soon afterwards.Tributes continue to pour in for the Prince who was part of the House of Windsor for over seven decades. At a recent Service of Thanksgiving for his life, at…
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It's time to street party as the Big Jubilee Lunch officially launches

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3rd April 2022
The Big Jubilee Lunch has been officially launched as communities around the UK get ready to celebrate this summer.A special tea party, in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, heralded the formal beginning of party celebrations. Hosted by TV star and Big Lunch ambassador, Mel Giedroyc, it brought together organisers of past ‘Big Lunch’ events to pass on tips to people who want to get…
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