The Kents

The Duke of Kent bids final farewell to soldiers killed in World War One

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17th November 2021
The Duke of Kent has attended the funerals of nine soldiers killed in World War One who have finally been buried with full military honours over a century after their deaths. The Duke took part in the solemn, final farewell to the military men who were killed in World War One. Their remains were discovered in 2018. Photo A Eden (Crown Copyright) The nine soldiers died in action between…
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The Royal Family's Christening Traditions

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17th November 2021
The Prince of Wales will return from his trip to the Middle East with bottles of water from the River Jordan, gifted to him during his stay and with a rather special place in the traditions of the House of Windsor. For royal babies have been christened with water taken from the place where Jesus is believed to have been baptised by John the Baptist for years. The water, sterilised and sealed in…
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The most important royal dress of the 20th century?

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15th November 2021
It has been described as the most important British dress design of the 20th century and the gown that the Queen wore at her Coronation, on June 2nd 1953, has its own place in history. The work of Sir Norman Hartnell, created in partnership by the Monarch, it has become one of the most emblematic outfits of the House of Windsor. And to mark her Platinum Jubilee, it will be on show at Windsor…
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Camilla, Catherine and Sophie watch Remembrance Sunday commemorations from Whitehall balcony

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14th November 2021
The Duchess of Cornwall has been joined by the Duchess of Cambridge and the Countess of Wessex on the main balcony overlooking Whitehall for the Remembrance Sunday service. Camilla, Catherine and Sophie watched the poignant ceremony from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office building. The three shared the balcony usually used by The Queen for the service. Her Majesty was forced to miss the…
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