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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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Royal News

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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European Royals

A fairy tale wedding makes this princess her country's star but she's still barred from the throne because she's female

Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein has got married in a picture perfect ceremony which put all eyes on her little country.The 28 year old, the only daughter of the heir to the throne of Liechtenstein said ‘I do’ to her partner, Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer, at a celebration held at St. Florin’s Cathedral in Vaduz.FurstenhausThe bride walked into the ceremony on the…
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