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If ever a wedding dress summed up a royal bride, it was the gown worn by Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh

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12th June 2024
If ever a royal wedding dress summed up its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Subtle, elegant and classic, this was the final Windsor bridal dress of the 20thcentury and it saw in a new era with style.Sophie and Edward’s big day might have been a modern marriage but it had an air of…
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A royal first for Charles III as a king plays catch up to a queen

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5th June 2024
The first bank notes to feature the image of King Charles III have entered circulation.The notes join existing money already in use that features the image of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.Charles III is the first king to have his image on bank notes in the UK. The Monarch’s portrait was only added to paper money in 1960 with Elizabeth II becoming the first to be seen on…
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A rainbow of royal wedding bouquets

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4th June 2024
We’re used to seeing royal brides with white flowers. Many a regal wedding has featured a posy of pretty cream flowers, dotted with hints of green and matching the dress to perfection. Bright bouquets are a rarity but they make their mark. Here’s a rainbow of…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla to host State Visit from Japan - despite election campaign

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4th June 2024
The Emperor and Empress of Japan will make a State Visit to Japan at the end of June despite the ongoing general election campaign.State Visit put in question by politicsThe State Visit had been announced earlier this year but was put in doubt when Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, called a surprise ballot. Senior politicians often play a leading role in such visits and it was unclear how the…
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British Royals

Queen Camilla encourages people to enjoy the Big Lunch as community celebrations get under way

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31st May 2024
The Queen has encouraged everyone to get out and join their neighbours and friends for the Big Lunch this weekend.Her Majesty is urging people across the UK to enjoy two days of community celebrations focused on sharing food and company with those living near them.Queen Camilla celebrates at a Big Lunch (Photo: the Eden Project)The Big Lunch is an annual event which sees neighbours…
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