British Royals

The 'Tree of Trees' outside Buckingham Palace will light up a special Jubilee tradition

The lighting of beacons to mark a major royal event is a tradition that goes back centuries. It’s been an integral part of all Jubilee celebrations and, as The Queen marks the 70th anniversary of her reign, millions will watch a very special interpretation of the tradition that pays tribute to her as well as her rule. The ”Tree of Trees” will be lit up outside Buckingham…
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Prince & Princess of WalesQueen Elizabeth II

Platinum Jubilee Style: The Queen at William and Kate's wedding

The eyes of the world might have been on the newest royal bride, Kate Middleton—soon to be Duchess of Cambridge—but when The Queen arrived in primrose yellow for the April nuptials of her grandson Prince William, a style moment of her reign was cemented. Ahead of William and Kate’s wedding, the bet-makers were having a field day on the odds of The Queen showing up in various colours to…
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Queen Elizabeth II

A delighted Queen attends the Chelsea Flower Show in a buggy as she is driven around the gardens

There were scenes of delight in London on Monday afternoon after The Queen attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with members of her family. There was uncertainty over whether she would attend this year’s horticultural extravaganza with the 96-year-old monarch continuing to experience episodic mobility problems. The Queen arrived at the show shortly before 6pm and was driven around the…
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The Kents

The Duchess of Kent makes her first public appearance in almost three years as she attends surprise engagement

The Duchess of Kent has been seen in public for the first time in almost three years as she made a surprise appearance at an engagement close to her heart. The Duchess, who prefers to be known as Katharine, attended an event at Lancaster House in London for her charity, Future Talent. Katharine set up Future Talent in 2004 to help children from deprived backgrounds thrive in music. The…
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