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Royal Brides: Princess Mary of Teck

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6th July 2019
Picked as a royal bride by Queen Victoria herself, Princess Mary of Teck would find her way to the altar in the most unusual circumstances. For Mary ended up saying ‘I do’ to the second king in waiting selected as a husband for her. But her marriage proved to be a happy one as well as a royal success story. On the anniversary of the marriage of King George V and Queen Mary, Royal…
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Wales Week 2019: Camilla and the 100th birthday card

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3rd July 2019
One day, her husband will be responsible for sending telegrams to all those who reach the grand age of 100. And on day two of Wales Week 2019, the Duchess of Cornwall got some practice in by handing over a personal card to a brand new centenarian. Camilla’s card was part of a packed day of events which saw the duchess travel to Llandovery to have a bite to eat with members of the Dolau Bran…
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Wales Week 2019: Charles returns to his principality on a very special date

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2nd July 2019
We know that Wales Week is always a treasured time for Charles and Camilla but this year it took on an extra significance. The Prince of Wales began his annual tour on a date filled with significance. Charles was back in his principality exactly half a century after his investiture with the ancient title reserved, for centuries, for the heir to the throne. And the anniversary turned out to be a…
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The Queen in Scotland: Holyrood Week 2019, in pictures

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1st July 2019
Holyrood Week is well and truly under way with the Queen carrying out a packed diary of engagements as her traditional spell in Scotland starts. From a sunny day hearing all about the enthusiasm of a new generation for the Gaelic language to celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament, the royal diary has the spirit of the country at its heart. And there’s plenty…
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