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Special role for Princess Anne as the Royal Family prepares to mark centenary of Queen Elizabeth II

The Princess Royal will have a special role as the Royal Family marks 100 years since the birth of Queen Elizabeth II. Princess Anne will officially open the The Queen Elizabeth II Garden in Regent’s Park, London, on the centenary itself. The park has been designed as a tranquil space for reflection in the very heart of London. The Princess, the only daughter of the late Queen, will…
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Countdown to a Centenary: a prince who longed to be beside the seaside

In April 1926, the papers were filled with royal news as the countdown to the arrival of a new prince or princess entered its final stages. The Duke and Duchess of York, who would later become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, were expecting their first child. The much anticipated baby would be third in line to the throne but a life of obscurity, as a monarch’s cousin, appeared to await.
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Queen Camilla picks a jewel filled with symbolism for Easter Sunday service

Queen Camilla made some symbolic statements with her Easter Sunday outfit pick this year and among the most striking was the brooch she wore as she joined the Royal Family at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor for the morning service. The Queen added a favourite diamond jewel to the bright red coat she chose for the Easter Day event and it seems to have a particular meaning for her, given its…
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Bride to be Harriet Sperling at Windsor for Easter as final countdown to royal wedding gets under way

Royal bride to be, Harriet Sperling, was at Windsor for the Easter celebrations with just weeks to go until her wedding to The King’s nephew, Peter Phillips. Harriet and Peter, who announced their wedding date just a few days ago, walked down the hill from Windsor Castle to St. George’s Chapel with the Royal Family ahead of the Easter Sunday morning service. They were joined by…
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