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The Duchess of Edinburgh is thrilled by the surprise at the end of Trooping the Colour

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17th June 2023
It was a special tribute to The King, kept secret from him, to round off Trooping the Colour but it was the Duchess of Edinburgh who seemed most thrilled with the event. As the flypast over Buckingham Palace came to an end after the first Sovereign’s Birthday Parade for Charles III, planes formed a ‘C R’ in the skies above London. His Majesty looked touched and almost…
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A romantic and reluctant queen

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17th June 2023
She was the royal who insisted she would only marry for love while he was a prince with a broken heart and no desire to wed again. However, on a summer’s day, exactly a century ago, they fell in love in London and began a royal romance that would lead to a crown and…
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Sports stars recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List

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17th June 2023
Ian Wright leads the field of sports stars recognised in the first Birthday Honours list of the reign of King Charles III. The former England and Arsenal player is made an OBE for his services to football and charity. Another football legend, John Grieg, is made a CBE. He spent decades with Rangers as a player, manager and director and has been named the greatest ever by the club’s…
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The Mantle Of The Order Of The Garter

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16th June 2023
The order of the Garter is considered the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain. Created over 700 years ago by King Edward III, the Order was inspired by King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Today the 24 Knights of the Garter are men and women chosen for their contributions to society. The Sovereign personally chooses the knights. The patron saint of the Order is Saint…
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The romance and history of Denmark's royal pearls

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15th June 2023
Pearls are the birthstone of June and for centuries they have taken a starring role in royal jewels. They now feature in some of the best known pieces worn by ruling dynasties across Europe. Among the Danish collection are some truly romantic and historic pieces. Crown…
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Who are the knights and ladies of the Order of the Garter?

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15th June 2023
The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded in 1348 during the reign of King Edward III. It is the highest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and membership is limited to 24 Knights and Ladies Companion. The Sovereign has the sole discretion to fill memberships to the Order of the Garter, and each June, the Order celebrates Garter Day at Windsor Castle. Garter Day sees members…
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