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Diana, 60 Years: Diana's favourite home? Kensington Palace's part in the life of a princess

As we continue to explore the many facets of Diana, Princess of Wales’s life, let’s take a look at her residence, Kensington Palace, and how it became entwined with her public image. Kensington Palace has been an official residence of the British Royal Family dating back to the 17th century and has housed monarchs including Queen Victoria, as well as other famous royals including Princess…
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Who was Prince William of Gloucester?

Nowadays, he is referred to as ‘The Other Prince William’, but who was Prince William of Gloucester and why was his life cut so tragically short? On 18 December 1941, Prince William Henry Andrew Frederick was born in Barnet, Hertfordshire to Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Alice, the Duchess of Gloucester. Through his father, he was one of the youngest grandchildren of King George V…
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Royal Wedding Venues: Frogmore House, Windsor

In recent years, it’s become something of a go to wedding reception venue for a whole new generation of royals. Frogmore House, settled in the rolling green of the Windsor Castle estate, has seen celebrations following the marriages of several of the Queen’s grandchildren including Peter Philips and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex while Lady Gabriella Windsor also held her wedding party…
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Why isn't Zara Tindall a Princess?

One question which has been asked over the years is why Zara Tindall, like her brother, Peter Phillips, does not have a royal title, unlike their royal cousins. They are neither prince nor princess and don’t have the style of HRH in front of their names. Their…
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Royal Wedding Guests: the foreign royals at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding

As a semi-state event, the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on 29 April 2011 attracted foreign royalty from Europe, Asia and Africa. Let’s look back at some of the foreign royals in attendance on William and Kate’s big day! Queen Sofía  of Spain and the Prince and Princess of Asturias (now King Felipe and Queen Letizia) [getty src=”113264704&#8243…
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