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Christmas Day Fashion Through the Years: Diana, Princess of Wales

For many years, the Royal Family celebrated the holidays at Windsor Castle. The tradition dated back to the twelfth century with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert spending the winter months on the grounds. When The Queen’s father, King George VI, was on the throne, the Christmas season was almost always spent on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. In the 1960s, the Royal Family spent the…
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A look at those who portrayed Diana on film

Through the years, there have been a number of films, books, and tv shows written about the Royal Family and Diana, Princess of Wales’s life. Today, Royal Central is taking a look at all of the women who played Diana through the years. Caroline Bliss – 1982 [getty src=”513656955″ width=”393″ height=”594″ tld=”com”] A little over…
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Diana's early brushes with the media

Diana, Princess of Wales was perhaps one of the most photographed women in the world. Born into the aristocratic Spencer family, Diana grew up in close proximity to the Royal Family, often playing with Prince Edward and Prince Andrew. While she grew up close to them, it wasn’t until her relationship with Prince Charles unfolded that Diana would gain worldwide attention. In fact, the year…
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History of Royal Titles: Why is Queen Elizabeth II also known as the Duke of Normandy?

In the middle ages, the Duke of Normandy was the ruler of the Duchy of Normandy in northwestern France. In 911, the duchy came from a grant of land given to the Viking leader, Rollo, by Charles III, the Carolingian ruler of West Francia in a bid to stop the Viking onslaught. In 924 and 933, Normandy was expanded by further royal grants, and Rollo’s descendants continued to rule until 1135.
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