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Kensington Palace to host new exhibition on Diana, Princess of Wales

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15th January 2017
Kensington Palace is to host a new exhibition about Diana, Princess of Wales to mark 20 years since the death of the Princess, including a new temporary garden which is being installed in the grounds of the Palace in celebration of her life. The choice of a garden being built here, next to the home where the Princess lived for over 15 years is an appropriate one, especially as Kensington Gardens…
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The end of the Romanovs

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9th January 2017
On 17 July 1918, after three centuries in power, the Romanov dynasty came to a tragic end with the brutal execution of Tsar Nicholas II, his wife, Empress Alexandra and their five children. Background Tsar Nicholas II became Emperor of Russia on 1 November 1894 following the death of his father, Alexander III. Nicholas came to the throne at the age of twenty-six, significantly underprepared for…
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Royal events to look forward to in 2017

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30th December 2016
1. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s 70th wedding anniversary Of all the events to happen in 2017, this is probably the most anticipated. On November 20th 2017, The 91-year-old Queen and 96-year-old Duke of Edinburgh will celebrate a milestone 70 years of marriage. There will likely be big celebrations in the Royal Family, with thousands of well-wishers sending the couple cards and presents…
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The royal year in review - Royal Central's most read articles in 2016

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27th December 2016
2016 has been a busy year for the Royal Family, with lots of unexpected events and long anticipated milestones occurring. From Her Majesty’s 90th birthday, to the everyday engagements of the Royal Family, it has been a year full of excitement and celebration. As of December 27, Royal Central has published 1737 articles in 2016. Here are ten of our most read articles: 10. Queen cancels…
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