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The photographer behind the Duchess of Cambridge's new portraits reveals how they created now famous images

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9th January 2022
Following the sensation that was caused by the three portraits released by Kensington Palace to celebrate the Duchess of Cambridge’s 40th birthday, the world got a bit more familiar with the name of Paolo Roversi, the photographer behind the images. In preparation for the release, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera obtained an interview with Mr Roversi, in which journalist Francesca…
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Kate at 40: her patronages supporting children

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8th January 2022
Since becoming a member of the royal family in 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge has become patron of a number of charities and organisations across the United Kingdom, particularly patronages focused on art, sports, young people, and mental health. As the Duchess celebrates her 40th birthday, Royal Central is taking a deeper look at her patronages supporting children. Action for Children …
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The unknown composer who would have been King

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7th January 2022
Several military marches that are a part of our musical heritage were composed by King Carl Johan of Sweden and Norway’s grandson, Prince Gustaf. In 1852, the 25-year-old Gustaf, the “singer prince,” became the first royal to die at the new palace in…
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Royal Mint unveils new coin showing The Queen on horseback to mark her Platinum Jubilee

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6th January 2022
A brand new 50p marking The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been launched and it’s already making history. The new design, which shows The Queen on horseback, is the first collectable 50p coin marking a major royal event. Created by John Bergdahl, the image was personally approved by Her Majesty. It shows her on horseback, riding sidesaddle, as she did for so many years during…
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A Calendar of Kings: January

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2nd January 2022
Each monarch leaves their mark, placing their personality on the fabric of history. And charting those footprints tells a story all of its own. From births to weddings, coronations to the passing of power, the major moments in a monarch’s life have an impact far beyond…
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New biography about Queen Alexandra to hit the bookshelves in February

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1st January 2022
In February of 2022, a new biography of Queen Alexandra will be hitting bookshelves.  On 28 February, Frances Dimond’s Queen Alexandra: Loyalty and Love will be available. This is the first major Queen Alexandra biography that covers both her public and private lives. Although Alexandra was a popular Princess of Wales, Queen, and Dowager Queen, there have been few biographies written about…
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