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78% of people say Princess Michael was wrong to wear blackamoor brooch

A poll conducted by Royal Central reveals that 78% of people think Princess Michael of Kent was wrong to wear a blackamoor brooch to The Queen’s Christmas dinner at Buckingham Palace. In total, 1,305 people responded to the poll which asked whether Princess Michael was in the wrong to wear the brooch, especially considering it was the first time she would meet Meghan Markle. Embed from Getty…
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Princess Michael of Kent embroiled in racism storm

On Wednesday, The Queen hosted around 50 members of her family at Buckingham Palace for her annual pre-Christmas lunch before she and Prince Philip set off to Sandringham until mid-February. This year, an extra buzz was in the air as the bride-to-be, Meghan Markle joined…
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Do you know which senior member of The Royal Family is a direct descendent of Oliver Cromwell?

It is widely reported that 1 in 200 people alive today are descended from the bloodthirsty Genghis Khan. The same can’t be said for the former Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, although it may surprise you that one senior member of the British Royal Family is a direct descendant of the arch-republican. The royal in question is the Duchess of Kent, who married into The Royal Family in…
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The Prince of Wales leads the nation in remembrance at the Cenotaph

The Prince of Wales led the nation in remembrance at the Cenotaph on Sunday as thousands of people gathered at the memorial to honour those killed in wars and conflicts past and present. Prince Charles laid a wreath on behalf of his mother, The Queen, who this year watched…
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You're invited to join Princess Michael of Kent at her book launch in October

Princess Michael of Kent will be launching her latest book in October at a reception in Central London – and you are invited! On Tuesday 17th October, Her Royal Highness will deliver an illustrated talk marking the release of her new book, A Cheetah’s Tale. The event will be held at the Royal Geographical Society, a stone’s throw away from the Princess’ residences at Kensington…
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