Royal News

Bridesmaid's dress from wedding of Queen Elizabeth II now part of historic collection

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19th December 2024
One of the bridesmaid’s dresses from the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip has become part of an important royal collection. The gown, designed by Sir Norman Hartnell for the 1947 celebrations, now belongs to Historic Royal Palaces and now forms part of its Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection. The bridesmaid’s dress and coronet worn at the wedding of Queen Elizabeth…
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Royal News

Princess Anne makes Christmas visit to troops

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18th December 2024
The Princess Royal has paid a pre Christmas visit to troops with a global remit. Princess Anne popped in to see members of the Royal Logistics Corps at their barracks in Gloucestershire. The Princess spent time with 29 Regiment RLC in South Cerney. They gave her an overview of their work which includes ensuring that personnel and equipment are delivered safely anywhere they are needed in…
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Spain

King Felipe and Queen Letizia include tribute to flood victims in royal Christmas card

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16th December 2024
The Christmas card of the King and Queen of Spain this year includes a tribute to all those killed in the torrential floods which devastated parts of the country earlier this year. King Felipe and Queen Letizia have chosen a poem as their seasonal message in the card they will be sending out as 2024 comes to an end. Over 200 people were killed when a weather system known as a DANA caused…
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European Royals

The poignant royal romance you've probably never heard of - and the stunning wedding gown worn at its happy ending

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12th December 2024
It’s the royal wedding you’ve probably never heard of and yet it marked the crowning moment of a regal romance that has all the drama of a Hollywood film. It involves an actress from Swansea and a prince whose loyalty to his country’s crown is legendary. On December 7th 1976, Bertil of Sweden finally wed Lilian Craig. The bride wore blue, a brand new king and queen were the…
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