British Royals

A game of two halves for William and Kate as they cheer on their rugby teams

William and Kate headed off to watch the Women’s Rugby World Cup as it reached a crucial stage but it was a game of two halves for the famously sporty couple.The Prince of Wales was cheering on Wales and headed to Exeter where the team were playing Fiji in the first round of the tournament.Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales was in Brighton to support England who were playing…
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The Duke and Duchess of Kent's love story that transcended over six decades

It was a royal wedding that made history and brought the House of Windsor one of its most popular ever members. In June 1961, the Duke of Kent married Katharine Worsley. The new Duchess of Kent would go on to be an instant hit and, alongside her husband, spend decades carrying out engagements on behalf of the Queen. Their wedding day also turned an ancient church into a royal marriage venue for…
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Why this royal wedding dress by Giorgio Armani is an ultimate expression of his glamour and grandeur

Giorgio Armani, who has died at the age of 91, dressed some of the most famous women in the world. Among them was royalty and one of his stand out creations was worn at one of the most eagerly awaited royal weddings of the 21st century. For it was Armani who was chosen to create the marriage outfit of the bride who followed Grace Kelly as Monaco’s Princess.Charlene Wittstock wore Armani for…
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This is what Queen Elizabeth II really thought about princesses taking the throne

Queen Elizabeth II was at the helm of the Monarchy for seven decades and had arguably more impact on it than many if not all of her predecessors. But a new book claims that over one particularly important issue she took a rather hands off stance when many might have expected her to ardently champion it.It concerns the changes to the laws of succession that came in 2013. The new rules meant…
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