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This is why I'll always remember the Duchess of Kent as a royal who showed compassion

Wimbledon has always been about more than just tennis. The Championships are steeped in history, tradition, and emotion – but perhaps no moment better encapsulates the human heart of the tournament than the sight of the Duchess of Kent consoling a tearful Jana Novotna on Centre Court in 1993. And it’s that one moment that will be my abiding memory of the duchess – the royal who loved…
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The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92

Buckingham Palace has announced the death of the Duchess of Kent.In a statement, the Palace said: “It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent.“Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last…
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Kate's Christmas concert confirmed for 2025

We have another favourite royal event confirmed for 2025 with the Princess of Wales set to host her festive celebration once more.The Royal Foundation’s 2024 annual report confirmed that the Princess of Wales will be hosting her annual Christmas Carol service at Westminster Abbey come December.The 2024 service was broadcast on ITV1 on Christmas Eve, garnering an audience of over…
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King Charles spends time getting close to one of England's newest saints

King Charles has spent time in a room belonging to England’s newest saint which has remained as he left it on his death.The King visited the Oratory of St Philip Neri in Birmingham and spent time in the Cardinal’s Room which was used by Cardinal John Henry Newman.St. John Henry was canonised in 2019 by Pope Francis.King Charles has a long interest in St. John Henry’s…
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This is what Queen Elizabeth II really thought about princesses taking the throne

Queen Elizabeth II was at the helm of the Monarchy for seven decades and had arguably more impact on it than many if not all of her predecessors. But a new book claims that over one particularly important issue she took a rather hands off stance when many might have expected her to ardently champion it.It concerns the changes to the laws of succession that came in 2013. The new rules meant…
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