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Opinion: Every so often it's nice to see royals lean into the fantasy of royalty

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17th October 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s tour of Pakistan has been full of many highlights and memorable moments. One such moment was when William and Catherine visited Shaukat Khanum Hospital today. They met with many children battling serious illnesses including Wafia Rehmani, a seven-year-old girl battling a kidney tumour. Wafia had set up a fun tea party complete with tiaras. William and…
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The Diamond Engagement Rings of Windsor Brides

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16th October 2019
Today, we’re looking at some of the diamond engagement rings of Windsor brides. From Queen Elizabeth to Princess Beatrice, diamonds are a classic choice. Here’s Royal Central’s look at the sparkling rings of the brides of the House of Windsor. Queen Elizabeth II…
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Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend WellChild Awards

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16th October 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the WellChild Awards on Tuesday evening. The WellChild Awards honours young people with “exceptional health needs” as well as the doctors, nurses, volunteers, and siblings “who have gone the extra mile to make a difference to the lives of seriously ill children, young people, and their families,” according to a blog post about the ceremony on its…
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Queen Victoria's daughter in Italy

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15th October 2019
In the spring of 1873, Princess Alice of Hesse, second daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, set out from Darmstadt to visit Italy. It was the fulfilment of a life’s dream. Certainly, it was a totally new experience of travel for her, in marked contrast to the type…
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The Colourful Engagement Rings of Windsor Brides

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15th October 2019
Today we’re looking at some of the colourful engagement rings of Windsor brides. From the Queen Mother to Princess Eugenie, sapphires are a popular choice amongst the Windsors. However, other women have also worn rubies, emeralds, and a unique stone from an architect prince. Here’s Royal Central’s look at the bright and beautiful rings of the brides of the House of Windsor. The…
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"I like Ike!" President Dwight D. Eisenhower and royal orders

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13th October 2019
One of, if not the, most decorated man to have served as President of the United States was Dwight D. Eisenhower or “Ike” as he was commonly known. The reason for his long list of US and foreign honours relates to his time serving in World War Two where he was General, the Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, and helped orchestrate the…
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