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The royal kiss that Jimmy Carter included in his memoirs

Presidential memoirs often deal with great matters of state and historic events that have influenced countries, continents and even the world. However Jimmy Carter, who has died at the age of 100, felt compelled to dedicate part of his reminiscences to a kiss that happened at Buckingham Palace. Writing of the moment years later, the 39th President of the United States, described the event as a…
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The royal title once thought to be cursed

It’s one of the oldest royal dukedoms of all but it’s brought more drama than most and it took centuries for one of its holders to have an heir to take it on. Right now, it belongs to one of the most dutiful members of the Royal Family but his predecessors have…
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Queen Mary dresses for Denmark at glittering New Year's gala

King Frederik and Queen Mary hosted the first New Year’s banquet of their reign and the new consort certainly made a sartorial statement for the milestone. She wore gems that form part of Denmark’s Crown Jewels for the event. Denmark front and centre Queen Mary chose to represent Danish design with her gown. Her deep green dress, by Birgit Hallstein, features a lace decolletage and…
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Princess Anne's year: challenges and concerns but as busy as ever

Princess Anne ends 2024 as the hardest working royal – as always. The Princess Royal has topped the engagements count for the year just gone and that’s despite an enforced rest after a serious accident left her in hospital for days with concussion and head injuries. It’s been another packed twelve months for the Princess and her family. First royal overseas trip of…
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Prince William and the hardest year of his life

When the Prince of Wales declares that 2024 has been the hardest year of his life, you sit back and take stock of just what that means. With his father and his wife both dealing with their own health scares, it fell to Prince William and Queen Camilla to lead the Royal…
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After a year of difficulties, what will 2025 bring for the Royal Family?

It has been a difficult year for the Royal Family with serious health issues for King Charles and the Princess of Wales. That left room for other royals to step up and show their support as well as take on new roles and that is something we could continue to see in the new year. The shape of the year to come What does 2025 look like? Well, it’s hard to say as it will depend on The…
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