British Royals

The loyal cousin - the Duke of Kent at Queen Elizabeth II's side in the last part of her reign

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31st December 2022
At the start of her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II was very certain who she wanted at her side. Her heirs would get their own moment in the spotlight but as the world turned its gaze upon the longest reigning Monarch in British history at this special time in her epic rule, she asked a loyal and special cousin to accompany her. The Duke of Kent’s starring role at the Jubilee…
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THE ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: August

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31st December 2022
The summer of 2022 was a long, hot one. It’s usually a quieter time for royalty around Europe but those sunny days brought some special events. A royal engagement is announced Copyright 2022, Royal Hashemite Court Jordan’s royals were celebrating as…
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THE ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: July

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31st December 2022
The summer of 2022 would prove to be long, hot and sunny in Europe. It’s traditionally a quieter time for royal houses across the continent as the holidays begin but amidst the sunshine there were moments that would prove to be truly historic. A Golden…
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ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: The Platinum Jubilee

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31st December 2022
It was a moment of real history. For the first time, and perhaps the only time, a British Monarch marked 70 years of rule. Queen Elizabeth II reached that milestone on February 6th 2022 but the main celebrations were held on an unforgettable weekend in June. The Platinum Queen Photo by Ranald Mackechnie Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations began with an official…
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THE ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: June

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31st December 2022
The month of June was all about the Platinum Jubilee but other royals were available that month. A rather important celebration took place while events continued around the continent. If you missed the royal June 2022, enjoy it now. Happy Birthday to a future queen Ida…
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THE ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: May

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31st December 2022
As 2022 continued, some symbolic moments took place amidst the royal business as usual. A different voice rang through Parliament but as the first events of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations took place, Queen Elizabeth II was centre stage. A Prince’s voice for a…
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ROYAL YEAR IN PHOTOS: April

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31st December 2022
The year 2022 has brought many memorable moments and historic events. The royal story has been caught in some unforgettable photos which have become a record all of their own. Easter at Windsor i-Images/ Pool Easter for the Windsors was held at Windsor in 2022. The Royal Family joined Queen Elizabeth II at the Castle for a weekend of celebrations with younger members walking to morning…
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ROYAL YEAR IN REVIEW: The death of Queen Elizabeth II - the end of a truly historic reign

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31st December 2022
In the end, it was a shock that still seems surreal. When Buckingham Palace announced, in genteel language, on September 8th 2022 that Queen Elizabeth II was unwell, the possibility that the Monarch who had been part of so many lives for so long was about to pass on the Crown was almost too much to take in. Slowly, quietly and then quickly, starkly, millions in the UK and around the world began a…
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