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Ten facts about James, Viscount Severn

Today marks the 13th birthday of The Queen’s youngest grandson, James, Viscount Severn. To celebrate,Royal Central is taking a look at his life so far: James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor, Viscount Severn was born on December 17, 2007, at Frimley Park Hospital to Prince Edward and Sophie, The Earl and Countess of Wessex. He is the younger brother of Lady Louise Windsor but is…
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Princess Sofia's best tiara moments

The Nobel Prize Ceremony is always a chance for Swedish Royal Family glamour, but since this year’s awards have been cancelled because of the pandemic, we’re instead looking back at some of the best tiara moments from each royal lady. Let’s take a look at…
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Why does the 20th of November have good and bad memories for the Queen?

Many dates in royal history will churn up positive and negative memories for members of the Royal Family. Perhaps this is most true for the Queen herself, who has been the head of the House of Windsor for almost sixty-nine years. Several key anniversaries define Her Majesty’s reign. Most prominent is likely February 6, the date of her accession to the throne which also marks the tragic death…
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Diana's best style moments from 1983

Since Diana, Princess of Wales has arrived on Netflix’sThe Crown, we’re looking at some of her best style moments from 1980s, starting with her debut as a royal fiancée in February 1981. On 17 January 1983, Diana wore this bold-patterned dress to the Royal…
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The most famous royal engagement ring of all

When Kate Middleton arrived for her engagement photocall on 16 November 2010, she wore on her ring finger perhaps the most famous royal engagement ring of all time: the late Diana, Princess of Wales’s oval sapphire ring. Diana received her engagement ring from Prince Charles in February 1981, choosing it from a tray of different rings. It was not a custom-made ring, in fact, it was available…
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Diana's best style moments from 1982

Since Diana, Princess of Wales has arrived on Netflix’sThe Crown, we’re looking at some of her best style moments from 1980s. Today, let’s look at some of her best looks from 1982. On 17 March 1982, Diana accompanied Prince Charles to the Grand National…
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Who's playing who in series four of The Crown?

Sunday is the premiere of series four of the hit Netflix show The Crown, and it will focus on the time period between 1977 and 1990. Lady Diana Spencer will be introduced, and viewers will see Margaret Thatcher’s premiership. Events that will be depicted include the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, their 1983 tour of Australia and New Zealand, the Falklands War, and Michael…
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