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The history of the Most Noble Order of the Garter as King Charles prepares to lead a ceremony filled with tradition

The Most Noble Order of the Garter is considered to be one of the most prestigious chivalric orders in the world and King Charles is set to lead its annual procession as the knights and ladies of the Order gather in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor in one of the most historic of all royal events. Founded in 1348 by King Edward III, who was “so inspired by the tales of King Arthur and the…
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The King's Birthday Honours List revealed - and there are some surprising faces

Oscar-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren, celebrated war photographer Sir Don McCullin, rugby legend Sir Kevin Sinfield and members of England’s European Championship-winning Lionesses are among the prominent names recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. More than 1,180 people from across the United Kingdom have been honoured this year, with ministers highlighting the contributions of…
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Royal eyebrows may be raised as Prince Edward's former girlfriend prepares to publish memoir

Royal eyebrows may be raised after a former girlfriend of Prince Edward announced plans to publish a memoir detailing their five-year romance and her encounters with Queen Elizabeth II. West End star Ruthie Henshall, 59, is set to lift the lid on her relationship with the Duke of Edinburgh in a new book, The Showgirl and the Prince, which promises what she describes as a “brutally honest”…
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Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling marry in romantic ceremony at Cotswolds church

Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling have said ‘i do’ in a romantic church ceremony. The couple exchanged vows at All Saints’ Church in Kemble with the Royal Family in attendance. The King and Queen led the guests at the celebration which took place under grey skies as the Cotswolds village was hit with unseasonably cold weather for June. The Prince and Princess of Wales were also…
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