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The Duchess of Kent: The first member of the Royal Family to convert to Roman Catholicism in modern times

The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92. A remarkable woman in every respect, she was a trailblazer – breaking boundaries and starting conversations. The Duchess stepped back from public life a couple of decades before her passing, but maintained the position of being one of the most respected members of the Royal Family. For decades, her work gave her a central role among communities.
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Inside Princess Diana and Princess Anne's Frosty Relationship

The relationship between Princess Diana and the Princess Royal has long been in the spotlight, with many commentators wondering what the bond between the two sisters-in-law was like. The bond, or lack of one, between the two women was often discussed in the years before Diana’s death, and continues to be the subject of discussion. Their relationship was a key aspect of the recent Channel 5…
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Queen Sonja of Norway's battle to be accepted as a royal bride

King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway have just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. While the royal couple are now beloved in Norway, Sonja faced a tough journey to become queen.  Sonja Haraldsen was born in July 1937 to Karl August Haraldsen and Dagny Ulrichsen. After completing her secondary schooling, she studied French, English, and art history at the University of Oslo. In…
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This is the longest reigning monarch in history and how he managed to stay in power so long surprised me

While Queen Elizabeth II’s reign was an impressive 70 years and 214 days, there is one sovereign monarch in history whose reign is even longer- King Louis XIV, the Sun King. Louis XIV of France reigned for 72 years and 110 years. The epitome of an absolute monarch, you can still see the impact of his reign physically in Paris and across France. The son of King Louis XIII and…
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