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One royal duchess flies the flag with a very patriotic handbag choice

It’s the ultimate way to fly the flag and one royal duchess likes to make the most of it. As the Duchess of Gloucester attended a film premiere at Windsor Castle, she chose a handbag in a Union Jack design. The Duchess was one of the royal guests at the first showing of a new Amazon Prime movie about Charles III’s personal philosophy around the environment and added the bag to…
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The power Kate holds - but has yet to exercise

Each year, roughly 30 investiture ceremonies are held across the United Kingdom to recognise citizens for service and achievement. Recipients, including those from the British Overseas Territories, are presented with honours such as MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods and damehoods.
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Balmoral at risk: Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ alert

A yellow “danger to life” weather warning has been issued for Balmoral and surrounding areas of northeast Scotland, as the Met Office predicts prolonged and heavy rainfall from Wednesday evening through to Friday night. The alert covers Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, Moray, Angus, Perth and Kinross, Stirling, Dundee, Fife and parts of the Highlands. Forecasters have warned that persistent rain on…
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The splendour of Valentino's royal brides

The legendary Italian fashion designer, Valentino Garavani, has died at the age of 93. Many royal brides have turned to Valentino to design an iconic wedding gown for their special day, and in honour of his legacy, we’re looking at three royal brides who wore…
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Two years a queen! Mary of Denmark wowed at her husband's accession in a look that put her country centre stage

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are celebrating two years of reign. Frederik X became King of Denmark on January 14 2024 and while the new monarch was at the centre of events that day, it was his consort who started this new era for the country’s royals as their cornerstone. Mary of Denmark, born and raised in Australia, put all the focus on her husband’s new realm on the…
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This little-known royal artist's striking portrait is on display and it's got a heartbreaking story behind it

Cecil Beaton is one of the most popular royal portraitists and is responsible for some of the best known photographs of the Royal Family. However, over eighty years ago, he became the subject for a royal artist.  Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark married Prince George, Duke of Kent on 29 November 1934 at Westminster Abbey. The new Duchess of Kent quickly became one of the most fashionable…
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