British Royals

Princess Anne offers help to James, Earl of Wessex as the Duchess of Edinburgh has to miss royal Easter

The Princess Royal was on hand to help her nephew, the Earl of Wessex, as they both attended the Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. James walked to the chapel with his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, but without his mum or sister. The Duchess of Edinburgh was missing from the Royal Family line up. it was reported she was ”under the weather” and had had to…
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Countdown to a Centenary: this is how the royals made the news in April 1926 ahead of a very important event

In April 1926, one of the most important royal events of the 20th century took place. A little girl was born in London. Her arrival on April 21st 1926 was the start of one of the most famous royal stories in history. She grew up to be Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning Monarch that Britain has ever known. At the time of her arrival, she was the much anticipated baby of the second in line…
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Queen Camilla to lead tributes in brand new TV show on Queen Elizabeth II

A brand new programme will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II and the tributes in it will be led by Queen Camilla. The Queen will speak about the late Monarch in Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century which will be broadcast by the BBC in April, the month of the centenary. Former US President Barack Obama will also share his memories in the programme along with…
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Duke of Kent makes poignant visit to remember war heroes and shares memories with veterans

The Duke of Kent has made a visit to Bletchley Park as he marks thirty years as one of its greatest supporters. The Duke, 90, visited the museum now attached to the famous code cracking site as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Prince Edward opened the visitor attraction at Bletchley Park back in 1996 and became its royal patron. Three decades on, he returned to meet some of the…
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