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Vienna to Versailles: inside the bridal procession of Marie Antoinette

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20th September 2019
Earlier this week, Elizabeth Jane Timms took Royal Central readers into the heart of the story of how Marie Antoinette became a royal bride. Now she continues the story of her bridal procession, which took Marie Antoinette from Vienna to Versailles….. The first stop was the great Benedictine baroque abbey of Melk above the Danube. According to Antonia Fraser’s biography of Marie…
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The big royal wedding anniversaries of 2019

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18th September 2019
While all anniversaries are special to the couple involved, some get far more attention than others. The biggies, the landmarks, the ones ending in a 5 or a zero usually get everyone reminiscing and that’s never more true than with a royal wedding. In 2019, regal couples across the continent are marking special anniversaries so grab some cake (wedding, of course) and enjoy Royal…
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Rare Edward VII love gifts stolen from historic castle

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17th September 2019
Romantic gifts from a king to the ancestress of a future queen consort have been stolen from the stately home where they were on show. Rare keepsakes made from gold and precious stones and presented by King Edward VII to his last mistress, Alice Keppel, have been taken from Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire by thieves. The items, which include a golden Faberge cigarette case, a blue enamel…
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Prince William shows his support for rugby player Gareth Thomas after HIV announcement

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15th September 2019
The Duke of Cambridge has sent a personal message of support to rugby star, Gareth Thomas, after the player revealed he was HIV positive. William’s words were shared on the official Kensington Royal social media accounts. The message read ”Courageous as ever – legend on the pitch and legend off it. You have our support Gareth. W.” William has known Gareth Thomas for…
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