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Peter and Autumn Phillips confirm they are to divorce

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11th February 2020
The Queen’s eldest grandchild, Peter Phillips, and his wife, Autumn, have confirmed that their marriage is at an end. The couple, who have two daughters, are to divorce. Their separation comes after almost twelve years of marriage.In a short statement issued on their behalf, Peter and Autumn Phillips said ”The decision to divorce and share custody came about after many months of…
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The Queen's week in pictures

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8th February 2020
The Queen marked the 68th anniversary of her accession this week. But while the day itself is always spent quietly and privately at Sandringham House, the place where her beloved father died on February 6th 1952, the royal diary is picking up pace. Elizabeth II, just days away from becoming the fourth longest reigning monarch in recorded history, carried out a series of engagements through the…
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A Calendar of Queens: February

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7th February 2020
Royal history is so rich that the year is peppered with anniversaries and milestones. From births to deaths, coronations to weddings, each month brings the memory of another landmark moment. Britain’s queens, past and present, have written themselves into the history…
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Princess Beatrice to marry in May in London

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7th February 2020
Princess Beatrice and her fiance, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, have announced their wedding date. The couple will marry on May 29th 2020 in the Chapel Royal at St. James’ Palace, London.The ceremony, which will be conducted according to the rites of the Church of…
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Is this the church where Princess Beatrice will get married?

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6th February 2020
After a quiet engagement, there is every expectation that Princess Beatrice of York is about to confirm the details of her wedding. The Queen’s granddaughter announced her marriage plans in September last year with speculation now mounting that she will be a May bride. There are also reports that her granny is to throw open the doors of Buckingham Palace for her reception, meaning all eyes…
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The Queen marks 68 years on the throne

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6th February 2020
The Queen ascended the throne 68 years ago today. She will mark the day, which is also the anniversary of her father’s death, privately at Sandringham in Norfolk.Elizabeth II’s reign began at some point in the early hours of February 6th 1952 when King George VI…
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A Calendar of Kings: February

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6th February 2020
Our royal history is filled with major moments and those attached to the monarchs and consorts whose names are all too familiar take on a significance all of their own. Each month, at Royal Central, we’re taking a look at the monarchical milestones that pepper the past and as the year winds on, here is a Calendar of Kings for February. To Crown a King February is rather light on kingly birthdays…
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