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Royal baby alert! Princess Madeleine of Sweden expecting third child

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27th August 2017
Princess Madeleine of Sweden has announced on her public Facebook page that she and her husband Christopher O’Neill are expecting their third child. She posted: “Chris and I are thrilled to announce that I am expecting. We look forward to four becoming five!” The Swedish Royal Court later added that the birth is expected to take place in March 2018 and that the Princess is feeling well.
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MPs 'bow their heads' as Big Ben bongs for the final time

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21st August 2017
Big Ben chimed for the final time at midday on Monday as the Elizabeth Tower begins major renovation works which will last for a total of four years. MPs gathered in Parliament Square and bowed their heads as the famous clock bonged for the final time until 2021. Labour MP Stephen Pound said MP’s had their ‘heads bowed’ but has ‘hope in our hearts’ as Big Ben was silenced – a highly…
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Princess Leonore starts preschool in Sweden

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18th August 2017
Yesterday, Princess Leonore took the next step in her young life: she started Swedish pre-school. The Swedish Princess experienced her first day of Swedish preschool in Stockholm; however, Leonore has been attending a preschool in London for some time. The Swedish Royal…
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The Duke of Beaufort dies aged 89

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17th August 2017
David Somerset, the 11th Duke of Beaufort, has died at the age of 89. Badminton House said in a statement that the Duke died peacefully at his home in Gloucestershire Estate on Wednesday, August 16. The Duke was a sixth cousin of The Queen through their ancestor William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire. He is survived by his second wife, Miranda, and four children Harry, Anne, Edward and…
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Princess Anne, Prince Andrew & Prince Harry receive Spanish Honour for their role in State Visit

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13th July 2017
The Princess Royal, the Duke of York and Prince Harry have been recognised by the Spanish Royal Family for their efforts in King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s State Visit to the UK. The three royals have been appointed to the Order of Isabel the Catholic – a Spanish Civil Order in which membership is granted in recognition of services that benefit the country. Although usually awarded to Spanish…
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