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OBITUARY: The Duchess of Kent – from minor aristocracy to becoming one of the most respected royals

She had long been one of the most popular and well respected members of the Royal Family, even thought she stepped back from public life many years ago. The Duchess of Kent was held in warm regard by many and her calm demeanour and devotion to charitable causes turned her into a cornerstone of the House of Windsor in the late 20th century. However, her early life gave no indication of the royal…
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The Duchess of Kent: The first member of the Royal Family to convert to Roman Catholicism in modern times

The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92. A remarkable woman in every respect, she was a trailblazer – breaking boundaries and starting conversations. The Duchess stepped back from public life a couple of decades before her passing, but maintained the position of being one of the most respected members of the Royal Family. For decades, her work gave her a central role among communities.
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Inside Princess Diana and Princess Anne's Frosty Relationship

The relationship between Princess Diana and the Princess Royal has long been in the spotlight, with many commentators wondering what the bond between the two sisters-in-law was like. The bond, or lack of one, between the two women was often discussed in the years before Diana’s death, and continues to be the subject of discussion. Their relationship was a key aspect of the recent Channel 5…
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Queen Sonja of Norway's battle to be accepted as a royal bride

King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway have just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. While the royal couple are now beloved in Norway, Sonja faced a tough journey to become queen.  Sonja Haraldsen was born in July 1937 to Karl August Haraldsen and Dagny Ulrichsen. After completing her secondary schooling, she studied French, English, and art history at the University of Oslo. In…
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