British Royals

A rare new insight into the secret home of Princess Alexandra

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11th February 2023
A new report published by the National Audit Office has given the public another small glimpse into the property of Princess Alexandra, cousin to the late Queen Elizabeth II.  Previously, we knew that the Princess and her late husband, Sir Angus Ogilvy, had refused a “grace-and-favour” property for accommodation, and had set their sights on Thatched House Lodge, where the Princess still…
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The Coronation Emblem is revealed

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11th February 2023
Buckingham Palace has just shared the official Coronation emblem.  The design draws on the four home countries of the United Kingdom, and their symbols. The four national flowers have been used to form St. Edward’s Crown: the English rose, the Scottish thistle, the…
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Prince William and Catherine carry out their first joint engagements as Duke and Duchess of Cornwall

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9th February 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall have officially made their first joint visit to the Duchy since assuming the titles last year, with a visit to Falmouth. William and Catherine—who use these titles whilst in Cornwall, as William is the heir and eldest son of the monarch—paid a visit to the National Maritime Museum on February 9th 2023. They announced their visit on Twitter with a quick…
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The King and Queen celebrate the Bangladeshi community during a visit to London's East End

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9th February 2023
King Charles and Queen Camilla have made a visit to Brick Lane – the heart of the Bangladeshi community in London’s East End.  Their Majesties arrived to crowd cheers on Wednesday, 8th February, and were immediately surrounded by the atmosphere of Banglatown, as the southern end of the Lane is known.  The King and Queen had a short walkabout, where they met members of the community in…
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King Charles III's first Maundy service to be held in ancient cathedral

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8th February 2023
The first Maundy service of the reign of King Charles III is to be held in one of the oldest minsters in Europe. The ceremony, in which the Monarch will distribute Maundy money for the first time since taking the throne, will take place in York Minister. King Charles and Queen Camilla will take part in the ceremony at the Minster on Maundy Thursday, April 6th 2023. The participation of the…
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