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This Remembrance, one poignant image of the Princess of Wales carries a powerful message

It is one of the most poignant photos of this Remembrance. As she chatted to a 100 year old veteran of World War Two, the Princess of Wales knelt down to hear him more clearly and the image proved powerful. The future queen was meeting veterans after a special service at the National Memorial Arboretum on Armistice Day. Kate had laid a wreath during the ceremony and spent several moments in…
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A rare outing in rubies for the Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales made an unusual jewellery choice and it’s likely that a desire to pay tribute was behind it. Kate wore ruby and diamond earrings to the Remembrance service at the National Memorial Arboretum on Armistice Day. For the solemn event, she chose…
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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie keep their titles thanks to their great-great grandfather

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will retain their royal titles even as their father loses his. Beatrice and Eugenie have been styled as HRH and Princess since their births because of their great, great grandfather, King George V. The decision of their uncle, King Charles III, to remove all titles from Andrew doesn’t alter how they are known. George V’s 1917 Letters…
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A never before seen royal copy of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is on display for just one week

The Royal Family is marking beloved author Jane Austen’s 250th birthday by displaying a never before seen book from Queen Victoria’s private collection. During half-term, Prince Albert’s private copy of Pride and Prejudice will be on display at Windsor Castle. While there are many books in the Royal Collection, this was in the Prince’s private library and he read aloud to Queen…
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The would be king of France, the Comte de Paris, shares his 'great sadness' at the theft of royal heirlooms at the Louvre

The would-be king of France, Jean, Comte de Paris, has written of his “great sadness” of the theft of royal jewels from the Louvre over the weekend. On the morning of 19 October, thieves broke into the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre just as it opened and stole nine jewels, including a sapphire tiara, necklace and earrings set that once belonged to Queen Marie Amélie; an emerald necklace and…
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