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The Princess of Wales to attend Trooping the Colour

The Princess of Wales will be at Trooping the Colour, her first public appearance since revealing she is being treated for cancer. The announcement came as a new photo of The Princess was published. In it, Catherine is seen in the woods at Windsor. The portrait was taken by Matt Porteous several days ago. The King said he was delighted that his daughter in law would be able to attend his…
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The tragic empress, the princess bride and a priceless tiara that became a symbol of royal romance

It’s among the most unusual pieces in any royal collection and, in recent years, it’s acquired a reputation as the go to tiara for Sweden’s royal brides. The diadem now known as ‘the Cameo’ has a long and romantic history. And since Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria both wore it for their wedding, it’s become the tiara associated with the most royal 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 royal wedding bouquets. Red: Princess Beatrice [getty src=”1227683326″ width=”594&#8243…
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'Once more a supreme test has to be faced': King George VI's speech on the eve of D-Day

As D-Day took place, King George VI spoke to the people of Britain and the Empire it still retained. His speech was set to inspire, to comfort and to look to the future with determination as World War Two entered a new phase, one which he himself referred to as ‘a fight to win the final victory for the good cause’. As tens of thousands of troops prepared to battle to free Europe…
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