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A Royal Wedding Anniversary: the marriage 85 years ago of the Duke of Kent to Princess Marina of Greece was memorable in many ways, writes Jane Dismore

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29th November 2019
‘Marina is pretty & charming & I think Georgie is very lucky to have found such a delightful bride.’ These happy words in September 1934 from Queen Mary, mother of Prince George, to Lady Desborough barely disguised the relief she and George V felt as they approached the marriage of their youngest son to the granddaughter of the late King George I of Greece.  Their eldest son…
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Another royal wedding ahead: Granddaughter of Princess Alexandra announces her engagement

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15th November 2019
Princess Alexandra’s family is celebrating some happy news this week as her granddaughter, Flora Alexandra Ogilvy, announced her engagement to former professional hockey player Timothy Vesterberg. Flora shared the news on her Instagram account, posting a gorgeous outdoor photo of the couple showing off her new ring. “We’re engaged! My beloved Timothy asked me to marry him and…
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Ninety Years of Grace: Princess Grace’s first wedding dress

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2nd November 2019
Her gown she wore for her religious marriage is one of the most famous royal outfits ever worn and an icon of the 20th century but Grace Kelly had another wedding dress before that celebrated creation. Grace and Prince Rainier III of Monaco said ‘I do’ in a civil ceremony the day before the church service beamed around the world and for that event, this royal bride wore pink. The two piece…
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The royal wedding that inspired Oktoberfest

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12th October 2019
The beer tents have been put away, the dancing is done and nearly all of the hangovers have faded. Oktoberfest, the huge beer and folk festival that takes over Munich for several weeks in early autumn, has come to a close just days ahead of a special anniversary. For October 12th is rather important for Oktoberfest. For on that date in 1810 a spectacular royal wedding took place and to celebrate a…
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