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The groom who turned down an Earldom: Why Princess Alexandra’s husband chose life as a royal commoner

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18th December 2025
In April 1963, the nation paused to witness the wedding of Princess Alexandra of Kent, Queen Elizabeth II’s first cousin, to British businessman Angus Ogilvy. The union captured public imagination not only for its splendour, but also for the quietly unorthodox choices made by the groom. The couple first met at a ball at Luton Hoo in 1955, and seven years later Buckingham Palace confirmed…
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The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at Buckingham Palace for Christmas tradition

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16th December 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales are inside Buckingham Palace for a special Christmas event. William and Kate are at The King’s Christmas lunch which is held in the run up to the big day to bring the wider Royal Family together. Prince William was at the wheel of the family car as it turned into the Palace with Kate at his side. The couple’s three children were spotted in the back…
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This is the unexpected royal title that the Princess of Wales got ahead of Princess Anne

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14th December 2025
The Princess of Wales was crowned with an unexpected title this year and her competition for it was Princess Anne. And with Christmas approaching and a big lunch on the menu, it might be one that neither wants in case it lands them with a very big job. Kate was named as the royal most likely to be a good cook in one of the more bizarre polls of 2025. People were asked which member of the…
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This is how Princess Anne got her name and it's a lot more complicated than you thought

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13th December 2025
Anne is one of the most popular names for queens in English history but after the 18th century, it all but disappeared from royal use. Until 1950, when the then heir to the throne chose it for her second child. Why did the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a name that, at the time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family? The answer can perhaps best be found in the…
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