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Celebrations for 50th anniversary of the Investiture of the Prince of Wales: first photos

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5th March 2019
The Queen is holding a reception to mark five decades since the investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales. Elizabeth II arrived at the event at Buckingham Palace with her son and heir at her side. The Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Princess Royal are also attending the event. As well as chatting to guests, they will get the…
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The Queen Mother on Wallis Simpson: 'a naughty lady'

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4th March 2019
The Queen Mother’s determination to keep her distance from Wallis Simpson is at the heart of a new TV programme. In ‘Queen Mum: the Reluctant Queen’, her attitude towards the Duchess of Windsor is examined with one letter, describing her as a ‘’naughty lady’’, taking centre stage. The description of Wallis came in a letter penned by Elizabeth to her own mother-in-law, Queen Mary. In…
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The Duchess of Cornwall's support for World Book Day

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2nd March 2019
As every parent in the UK knows, March 7th 2019 is World Book Day. While mums, dads and carers put down their latest read to try and sort out the costume that their little ones will wear into school for the event, those organising this annual celebration of literature and learning are getting ready to encourage even more people to enjoy a good book. And among the most high profile supporters this…
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The family touch at Princess Eugenie's Wedding Exhibition

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28th February 2019
They are famously close royal sisters and now they’re sharing centre stage at a very special event. As the final preparations are made for the exhibition of clothes from Princess Eugenie’s wedding, it’s been confirmed that the maid of honour outfit chosen by the bride’s sister, Princess Beatrice, will also feature in the display. Beatrice’s deep blue two piece suit…
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