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Princess Anne wears festoon of diamonds in joyful birthday portrait

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

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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Huge royal turnout expected for VJ Day as Buckingham Palace reveal exciting details

The Royal Family will take part in a series of national events to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, commemorating the final end of the Second World War and honouring the service and sacrifice of all those who fought in the Far East.In a poignant moment of national reflection, The King will deliver a recorded message on the morning of 15 August, the date on which Imperial Japan surrendered…
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A long forgotten tradition with royal links is now the subject of a petition to the government

It’s one of the traditions that anyone who grew up before 24 hour TV will remember well. Once upon a time, when broadcasters shut down for the evening, they rounded off their day’s schedules with the National Anthem. Now, there are fresh calls for this tradition to be brought back.A petition on the government website is calling for tall major channels to be made to play the anthem…
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