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This is who chose Princess Anne's first name - and it's not the royal you are expecting

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14th August 2025
A is for Anne but why did the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a name that, at the time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family?The answer can perhaps best be found in the summer of 1930 and the arrival of another princess. In August that year, the future George VI and his Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) welcomed their second daughter. The baby girl was…
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The Duchess of Edinburgh meets 105 year old veteran as they remember those lost in World War Two

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12th August 2025
Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, the Duchess of Edinburgh has made a moving visit to a 105 year old veteran.Sophie spent time with Jim Wren, a Royal Marine veteran, with just days to go until the actual anniversary of VJ Day.The Duchess of Edinburgh visited James ‘Jim’ Wren, a British veteran who served during the Second World War. Mr Wren survived the sinking…
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Princess Anne wears festoon of diamonds in joyful birthday portrait

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8th August 2025
The Princess Royal has worn a festoon of diamonds as she begins celebrations for her 75th birthday.With a week to go until Anne reaches three quarters of a century, the Princess has starred in an official birthday portrait and chosen one of her favourite tiaras for the moment.Princess Anne was photographed ahead of the State Banquet for the President of France held at Windsor Castle in…
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The Scottish titles of the Royal Family

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8th August 2025
While many of the Windsors are known by English titles, several have Scottish honours to their name as well. Here, Royal Central looks at the Scottish titles held by some of its most high profile members.Prince William’s many Scottish titlesThe Prince of Wales has a bumper crop of Scottish titles to his name. The one most associated with William is Duke of Rothesay as he has often…
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