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Queen Elizabeth II's earliest surviving designer dress to go on show to mark centenary of her birth

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21st July 2025
The earliest surviving couture gown worn by Queen Elizabeth II will be on show as part of a spectacular event marking the centenary of her birth. Her Edward Molyneux designed bridesmaids gown, worn for the wedding of Prince George and Princess Marina in 1934, will be one of the star pieces in a show at The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace which will open in 2026. Queen Elizabeth II…
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Princess Anne's retirement plans revealed as her 75th birthday approaches

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19th July 2025
Sources close to the Princess Royal have dismissed about the idea of retirement as Her Royal Highness approaches her 75th birthday. According to The Sunday Times, the Princess will carry on with business as usual for the next few years. When she turns 80-years-old, she will “start winding down a bit,” before completely retiring at the age of 90. The Princess has declined to…
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The first UK coin to celebrate Princess Anne is revealed

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18th July 2025
The first ever UK commemorative coin in honour of the Princess Royal has been revealed. The Royal Mint is issuing a special one off coin to mark the 75th birthday of the Princess this summer. The portrait on the coin had to get the go ahead from Princess Anne herself (Photo by Royal Mint) Princess Anne personally approved the design of the coin which shows her in formal dress, wearing a…
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A tireless royal: Princess Anne conducts four engagements in one day with little fanfare or fuss

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17th July 2025
The Princess Royal undertook a full slate of public duties, attending four separate engagements across the country in a characteristically busy day for the senior royal. As a tireless advocate of voluntary service and civic organisations, the Princess began her day by presenting The King’s Award for Voluntary Service to the Wellingborough District Hindu Association. The award, often described…
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