British Royals

Politicians told in advance of return to public events by the Princess of Wales

The decision of The Princess of Wales to attend Trooping the Colour was revealed to political parties in the UK ahead of the official announcement. As the UK is in the midst of a General Election campaign, with voters heading to the ballot box on July 4th 2024, royal officials let politicians know before the public. Both Number 10 Downing Street and the Cabinet Office were told that The…
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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

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 rainbow of royal wedding bouquets

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

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 politics The 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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