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Face to face with the past for a quartet of royals

Queen Sonja came face to face with her past as she toured a brand new art event in Oslo. The Queen of Norway visited an exhibition showcasing some of her most famous outfits which are included in a display about the role of clothes in forming the royal image. Her gowns are shown alongside some belonging to Queen Maud of Norway. The focus on fashion is part of the new National Museum in Oslo…
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British Royals

Pink's the link with The Queen at her very first Jubilee celebrations

As the Royal Family arrived for the Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, one colour stood out. Many of the women in the royal party chose to wear pink. And while it’s one of this seasons must have shades, there could be another rather special reason it was so dominant. For pastel pink provides a link with the very first Jubilee that…
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Beacons lit across the UK and Commonwealth for the Platinum Jubilee

Thousands of beacons have been lit across the UK and Commonwealth to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Lighting bonfires and beacons for major royal events is a tradition that goes back centuries in Britain. As dusk turned to night on the first day of the Platinum Jubilee weekend, over 3,500 beacons were lit around the world to mark the milestone. At Edinburgh Castle, the city’s Lord…
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The Queen to miss Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral

The Queen is to miss the Service of Thanksgiving for her reign at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London after experiencing some discomfort during the first day of Platinum Jubilee celebrations. In a brief statement, Buckingham Palace said ”The Queen greatly enjoyed today’s Birthday Parade and Flypast but did experience some discomfort. Taking into account the journey and activity…
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