British Royals

Princess Anne on the legacy of Eric Liddell, the Olympic runner who inspired Chariots of Fire

The Princess Royal has spoken of the importance of being part of a team for those competing at the highest level as she celebrated the life of one of Britain’s most famous Olympians. Princess Anne talked about the role that supporting others plays in sporting success as she marked 100 years since the victory of Scottish runner, Eric Liddell, at the Paris Olympics of 1924. Eric Liddell…
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The Duke of Kent pays visit to Kent

The Duke of Kent paid a visit to Dover on Wednesday, returning to Kent for an important engagement. The 88-year-old royal was on hand to celebrate the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s 200th anniversary with a visit to its Dover station. It was a full-circle moment for the Duke, who went aboard the City of London II lifeboat, which he named in May 1998. The royal toured the Dover…
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The mystery of the Queen Mother's birthplace

She lived most of her adult life in the spotlight and yet one very basic detail of her story is shrouded in mystery. For no one is really sure exactly where Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother was born. And no one did more to get people guessing than the Queen Mum herself. In 1980, as preparations were under way for her eightieth birthday celebrations, a Clarence House press officer was asked to…
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Prince George turns 11 and his mum marks the moment with special portrait

Prince George is celebrating his 11th birthday and there’s a very grown up portrait to mark the moment. The second in line to the throne is shown in a black and white image taken by his mum, the Princess of Wales. George, wearing a suit and shirt, is seen smiling in the photo which was taken at Windsor earlier this month. Photo by the Princess of Wales The picture was shared on…
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