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Princess Anne's fears about Diana, Princess of Wales examined

The relationship between Diana, Princess of Wales and the Princess Royal has long been in the spotlight, with many commentators wondering what the bond between the two sisters-in-law was like. The bond, or lack of one, between the two women was often discussed in the years before Diana’s death, and continues to be the subject of discussion. Their relationship was a key aspect of the recent…
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Presidential visits and protocol? Here's the moment a hug with a Monarch made global headlines

It was the moment that spawned a million protocol experts. When Queen Elizabeth II met then US First Lady Michelle Obama in 2009, the two women hugged and nobody could stop talking about it. Michelle Obama was accompanying her husband, US President Barack Obama, to the G20 Summit when she met Queen Elizabeth II for the first time. In her memoir, Becoming, Michelle Obama describes the moment…
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Late Queen's pallbearers sat next to Wimbledon's Royal Box

Wimbledon is a popular event for members of the British Royal Family, with senior members of the Royal Family attending each year as well as many members of the extended Royal Family. There was a meaningful connection to the late Queen on Saturday at Wimbledon, though- the first tournament since her Majesty’s passing. On 8 July, eleven members of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards were seated…
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The best pictures from a day of history in Edinburgh: King Charles and the Honours of Scotland

King Charles III has received the Honours of Scotland in an historic ceremony in Edinburgh. SSgt Dek Traylor/ UK MOD © Crown copyright 2023 His Majesty was presented with the Crown of Scotland by the Duke of Hamilton. King Charles placed his hand on the crown and promised a lifetime of service to the people of Scotland. Queen Camilla was at His Majesty’s side throughout the day of…
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