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Diana, 60 years: Who were the parents of Diana, Princess of Wales?

Diana Frances Spencer was born 1 July 1961 at Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk. She was the fourth of five children of John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, and Frances Spencer, Viscountess Althorp (née Roche.) While many know of Diana and her early years, many might not know much about her parents. In honour of her 60th birthday, Royal Central looks at who John and Frances were and how they had ties…
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Prince Harry arrives at Frogmore Cottage ahead of statue unveiling next week

Prince Harry arrived at Frogmore Cottage Friday afternoon to begin a five-day isolation ahead of the unveiling of a statue of his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales next Thursday.The Duke of Sussex landed in time to serve out his ‘amber list’ quarantine at his former Windsor home. According to the UK Government, the United States is currently on the amber list meaning before you…
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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visit the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

On Wednesday, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visited The Theatre Royal Drury Lane to learn about the theatre’s restoration by its owner, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, and his wife, Lady Madeleine Lloyd Weber.Upon arrival, the Prince and Duchess were greeted by Lord and Lady Lloyd Webber, who gave the royal couple a tour of the theatre. Their Royal Highnesses then met with the…
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Royal Wedding Rewind: The Earl of Wessex and Sophie Rhys-Jones

On 19 June 1999, Prince Edward, the youngest son of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, married Sophie Rhys-Jones at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. The two had met at a tennis event in 1993.They announced their engagement on 6 January 1999. Edward proposed to Sophie with a two-carat oval diamond flanked by two heart-shaped gemstones set in 18 carat white gold. The ring was made by Asprey…
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