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The little-known bridesmaid who became a Queen

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1st October 2020
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles abouta royalwedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress, choice of venue and honeymoon destination were pored over even if actual details were hard to come by (sound familiar?) but one…
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October's calendar of historic royal moments

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1st October 2020
Every date makes its mark in time and many of those milestones are royal. As October gets under way, Royal Central takes a look at the regal anniversaries that fall in this month.October 1, 1207:On this day in 1207 King Henry III was born to King John I of England…
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Crown Princess Victoria supports the Swedish Cancer Society's Pink Ribbon Campaign

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29th September 2020
For the twelfth year in a row, Crown Princess Victoria has been named the patron of the Pink Ribbon Campaign (Rosa Bandet-kampanj) organised by the Swedish Cancer Society. To launch the campaign, the Crown Princess was pictured wearing this year’s pink ribbon.This week, the Cancer Society launched the Pink Ribbon Campaign in Sweden. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden participated in the…
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Royal links to London’s bridges

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28th September 2020
The bridges that stretch across the River Thames in London are major landmarks in the city, with many bearing significant royal connections. We’ve taken a selection of the capital’s bridges and explored the many interesting links.Tower Bridge:Tower Bridge is…
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Opinion: Royal portrayals onscreen ranked

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25th September 2020
Helen Mirren – Queen Elizabeth IIMirren, 73, played Queen Elizabeth in ‘The Queen’ (2006), ultimately winning her the best actress Oscar at the 2007 Academy Awards. She hilariously quipped in her acceptance speech; “Elizabeth Windsor has maintained her dignity, her sense of duty and her hairstyle.” It is clear Mirren captures The Queen’s dedication and her steadfastness during…
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Who was Leopold III of Belgium?

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25th September 2020
Leopold III was the fourth King of the Belgians (the Belgian King is known as the King of the Belgians rather than King of Belgium). In the early years of his reign, he was a popular figure; however, he became a divisive figure after he surrendered the Belgian army to the…
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Donald Trump on Meghan: "I don't like her - good luck Harry, you're gonna need it"

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23rd September 2020
President Trump has made his feelings towards the Duchess of Sussex known during a press conference at the White House on Wednesday.The President, who is seeking reelection in November’s election, said that he wishes Prince Harry a lot of luck because “he’s gonna need it.”When asked by a reporter what he makes of the fact Meghan has seemingly endorsed rival Joe…
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