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Diana's wedding dress to go on show at Kensington Palace

The wedding dress worn by Diana, Princess of Wales is to go on show at Kensington Palace. Diana’s famous gown will be the centrepiece of an exhibition taking place at her former home in the summer she would have marked her 60th birthday. The wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales (Royal Collection Trust All Rights Reserved) The dress, designed by David and Elizabeth Emmanuel, is part of…
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Princess Leonor launches submarine

The Princess of Asturias has overseen the launch of a new class of submarine, hailed by experts as crucial for Spain’s ongoing military operations. Princess Leonor, 15, was joined by her sister, Infanta Sofia, 13, at the naval base at Cartagena for the ceremony which saw the heir to the throne launch the Isaac Peral, the first of four new vessels which will take their places in the Spanish…
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White roses from his grieving widow - the only flowers on Prince Philip's coffin

The coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh bore just one wreath of flowers as it made its final journey – a bouquet of white flowers sent by his wife of 73 years, The Queen. The discreet circle of blooms was placed on top of the Duke’s personal standard which was draped across his coffin. A black trimmed card nestled amid the petals. The flowers included white roses, the flower for June, the…
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The Queen is a solitary figure as she mourns alone

The Queen bowed her head as the plaintive strains of the Royal Navy hymn began to sound through the ancient walls of St. George’s Chapel, Windsor at the funeral of her husband of 73 years. Her Majesty was seated alone in The Quire at St. George’s owing to the coronavirus pandemic. In front of her was Prince Philip’s coffin as the service marking his life and passing gets under way. The…
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