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The Princess of Wales shares the ''simplest form of love''

The Princess of Wales has said that Christmas is about the ”simplest form of love” as she gets ready for her festive carol service. Kate has written a letter to all the guests who are attending ‘Together at Christmas’ which will be held on December 5 at Westminster Abbey. This year’s event has love as its theme and in her Christmas message, the Princess says…
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Queen Elizabeth II's first Christmas speech is still poignant and powerful, over 70 years later

Queen Elizabeth II made more Christmas broadcasts than any other Monarch but her first was one of the most poignant addresses of her life and reign. The late Queen first spoke to country and Commonwealth on December 25 1952, just ten months after the start of her reign. It was a hard task for Elizabeth who a year earlier had heard her father, King George VI, make the same speech. His unexpected…
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Controversy and embarrassment after 'God Save The King' blunder

A women’s Under-19 European qualifier in Bulgaria descended into an unexpected diplomatic embarrassment after God Save the King was played in place of the Republic of Ireland’s national anthem – prompting audible protests and an improvised rescue by the Irish squad. Dave Connell’s side had lined up before their opening match against Sweden, turning dutifully towards the tricolour…
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Buckingham Palace 'in fear’ as insiders worry about a royal 'gone rogue'

Buckingham Palace is increasingly uneasy as Sarah Ferguson weighs a series of lucrative proposals for a televised interview, her first since she lost her courtesy title of Duchess of York. Broadcasters in the United States are understood to have put forward offers in the six-figure range, while interest has also come from networks in the Gulf and the UK. Her team is said to be assessing the…
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