Prince & Princess of Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales are heading to Wales and there's cooking involved

The national day of Wales is always an important moment and the Royal Family is already gearing up to mark it. The Prince and Princess of Wales will be in Pontypridd as St. David’s Day beckons and there’s cooking involved. There’s also a serious side to this latest trip to Wales as the couple will be meeting Pontypridd communities that have been affected by flooding following…
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Queen Camilla meets survivors of domestic abuse

As The Asian Women’s Resource Centre celebrated its 45th anniversary, Queen Camilla was among the special guests marking the occasion. The Queen, who has long made domestic violence awareness part of her work, joined survivors, staff, trustees and volunteers to open…
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The princess who ripped up the rulebook and gave up her title to marry for love

When Princess Patricia of Connaught, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, wed Alexander Ramsay in London in 1919, she more than made her mark. For not only had Patricia wed a man with no royal title. She had given up her own HRH to become his wife. Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth, second daughter of Victoria’s third son, the Duke of Connaught, walked into Westminster Abbey on…
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The unusual royal jewel designed to bring good luck that is now Queen's favourite

Queen Camilla has followed one style lead of her mother in law, Queen Elizabeth II, with devotion. Her Majesty is very fond of that rather regal accessory, the brooch. And her latest pick has cemented the place of a rather unusual jewel as a modern royal favourite. A visit to Ascot saw Queen Camilla wear an appropriately shaped horseshoe brooch. This particular gem has proven to be something of…
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The Duke of Gloucester celebrates his 'Golden Jubilee'

Just when you thought royal jubilees might be taking a rest for a while, the Duke of Gloucester has sprung an anniversary surprise. The Duke, who at one point was fifth in line to the throne, has had a half century celebration all of his own but it’s nothing to do with a crown. Andy Wakefield Prince Richard’s ‘jubilee’ was, in fact, to mark his fifty years in a role…
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