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The People's Princess who took over the People's Palace

The Alexandra Palace is one of the most popular venues in London. It will play host to the Duke of Cambridge’s inaugural Earthshot Prize ceremony in October 2021. Despite its name, it is not and was never a palace. However, it is intimately connected with one of the most beloved members of the royal family – Queen Alexandra.  [getty src=”1233633348″ width=”594&#8243…
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The history of the Earldom of Dumbarton

It’s a fact universally acknowledged that a royal dukedom rarely comes without a secondary title. The Queen normally hands out several subsidiary titles to those she creates a duke and Prince Harry was no exception. When his grandmother made him Duke of Sussex on his wedding day, May 19th 2018, she also made him Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel. And Harry’s earldom has become one of…
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Royal Pictures from History: Charles and Diana present baby William to the world

A picture is worth a thousand words and sometimes captures the essence of a moment more than the most perfect prose. The royal story is filled with images that tell a tale all of their own.In this occasional series, Royal Central looks at some of the best known pictures in regal history and today we rewind almost four decades to a very famous debut in London. The picture – June 22nd…
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The Duchess of Gloucester is turning 75 and not slowing down

One of the busiest members of the Royal Family is celebrating a special birthday this month. Birgitte, the Duchess of Gloucester, is 75 on June 20th. The mother of three is married to the Queen’s cousin Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester. Originally from Denmark, the Duchess of Gloucester was studying at Cambridge when she met Prince Richard, younger son of Prince Henry, Duke of…
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