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The Dutch state visit to the UK: history and memories

The official announcement that King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands will make a state visit to the UK this autumn is confirmation of a long-awaited and hotly anticipated trip. The visit will run between October 23rd and 24th and will see the Dutch royals hosted at Buckingham Palace. Ahead of the visit, Royal Central looks back at past trips between the two nations. One of the…
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Before they were royal: The Duchess of Cornwall

The Duchess of Cornwall married The Prince of Wales in 2005, officially making her a member of the Royal Family. But who was she before she officially became a royal? We continue our “before they were royal” series with our fourth edition on the former Camilla Shand (and later Parker Bowles):  The Duchess of Cornwall, daughter of Major Bruce Middleton Hope Shand and The Hon Rosalind…
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Diana, Princess of Wales’s most iconic style moments

Diana, Princess of Wales was well-known all over the world and not just for being a member of the Royal Family. Her famous dresses and outfits gained the attention of many people all over the world. Although she had to follow royal etiquette, Diana also followed her own…
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History's Royal Kates: the almost queen

Born a princess, daughter of a feted king and a much-admired queen, this royal Kate seemed destined for a crown of her own. But when civil war once more erupted in England, she found herself on the wrong side of royal favour and ended up a countess instead. This is the story of Katherine of York, one of the last Plantagenet princesses. Katherine was born on August 14th, 1479, at Eltham Palace in…
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Before they were royal: The life of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands

In the series “Before they were royal” we are taking a look at their young lives, education, and professional lives before gaining their royal title. The second edition focuses on Queen Máxima of the Netherlands or Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti as she was known before her marriage. Born as Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti to Jorge Zorreguieta and María del Carmen Cerruti Carricart…
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