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Royal Olympians: Princess Charlene

Before she became the Princess of Monaco, Princess Charlene was a swimming champion and Olympian in South Africa who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.As the Summer Olympics begin, let’s look at Princess Charlene’s Olympic career.Charlene Wittstock developed a love of swimming in her childhood, which was spent in Zimbabwe (where she was born in 1978) and South…
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The consort's Crown which Camilla will receive

During Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee message , it was announced that it is her ‘sincere wish’ for her daughter-in-law Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall to be given the title of Queen consort when Prince Charles ascends the throne and is crowned King.It…
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Why it's time to start calling Camilla 'The Princess of Wales'

I’d love to preface this opinion piece by telling you that the Princess of Wales has just had a busy day of engagements, supporting the St John’s Foundation in Bath in the morning and then hosting a reception in the evening for Team GB equestrians.I’d love to tell you that, but I can’t.I have to tell you that the Duchess of Cornwall did all that, because that’s how we’re still…
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Six royal roles that have won Oscars

Playing Diana, Princess of Wales has landed actress Kristen Stewart an Oscar nod. She is nominated in the Best Actress category at the 2022 Academy Awards for her portrayal of the princess in the film Spencer. If she does win, she’ll join a whole host of stars who took…
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Royal Olympians: Zara Tindall

The British Royal Family counts several Olympians in their midst, but only one member has ever won an elusive medal: Zara Tindall, the only daughter of the Princess Royal, who followed in her parents’ footsteps in equestrianism.Before we take a look at Zara’s path to…
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A look at Britain's royal Olympians

As the Summer Olympics get underway, Royal Central takes a look at Great Britain’s royal Olympians.In 1971, the Princess Royal competed in multiple European three-day event championships where she won a gold medal, and in 1975, she won in both the individual and team disciplines, where she took home silver.Anne, the Princess Royal took part in the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in…
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Monarchy Rules: Elizabeth II

As we mark 70 years since The Queen ascended the throne, we’re taking a look back at the life and reign of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Elizabeth II.Early LifeAt the time of her birth, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Marywas never meant to be a…
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The RNLI pays tribute to The Queen as her Platinum Jubilee approaches

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution has sent its congratulations to The Queen as she approaches the 70th anniversary of her reign.Ahead of the anniversary, on February 6th 2022, the RNLI recalled the many years of support they have received from The Queen for their work and sent their best wishes as she made history by becoming the first British Monarch to mark a Platinum Jubilee.The…
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