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Princess Margaret's poignant nod to her father on her wedding day

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12th February 2021
The gowns worn by royal bridesmaids can often be overlooked but the creations made for the attendants at Princess Margaret’s wedding in May 1960 had a very special meaning. For they were a link between the bride and her beloved father, who had died almost a decade before her marriage. Margaret had turned to Norman Hartnell for her wedding ensemble and entrusted him with creating perfect…
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British Royals

Charles and Camilla receive the coronavirus vaccination

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10th February 2021
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have both received a coronavirus vaccination. Clarence House confirmed that the Prince, 72, and the Duchess, 73, have been given the first dose of the vaccine. No further information was given. They are in the fourth priority group for the jab in the UK as they are both over the age of 70. Other royals in that age group include The Princess…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The big difference to the anniversary of the Queen's accession in 2021

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5th February 2021
It is a moment she always marks privately but, this year, it will be very different. On the morning of February 6th 2021, Elizabeth II will reach the 69th anniversary of her accession. However, almost seven decades on from the start of her reign, this year’s historic moment will have a changed aspect. The Queen will spend the day at Windsor Castle where she has been isolating with the Duke of…
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