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The Duchess of Edinburgh joins Christmas celebrations for Ukrainian refugees

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21st December 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh has been getting into the festive spirit with her engagements as the Royal Family continues its diary before the holidays.  The Duchess spent time at The Lighthouse in Woking on December 19 to attend a very special Christmas party. Sophie joined 200 Ukrainian refugees celebrating the holidays and got into the Christmas spirit with them.  Her Royal Highness grabbed…
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British Royals

The adventurous prince whose death devastated the House of Windsor

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18th December 2023
Nowadays, he is referred to as ‘The Other Prince William’, but who was Prince William of Gloucester and why was his life cut so tragically short? On 18 December 1941, Prince William Henry Andrew Frederick was born in Barnet, Hertfordshire to Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Alice, the Duchess of Gloucester. Through his father, he was one of the youngest grandchildren of King George V…
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British Royals

The traditional christening gown worn by generations of the Royal Family

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17th December 2023
A royal baby born on a December day would go on to introduce a new chapter to an historic royal tradition. For over a century, the Royal Family always dressed babies in a lace christening gown for their baptisms. However, by the start of the 21st century it had become so fragile that it was feared continued use might damage it beyond repair. And so an intricate copy of the famous Victorian outfit…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales reflects on new beginnings

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16th December 2023
The Princess of Wales has released a special message ahead of her Together at Christmas carol service airing on Christmas Eve, dedicating the service to those who look out for the youngest generation. In a new message shared from Kensington Palace, Catherine relates the birth of Jesus to supporting the early years. “The arrival of every baby is a precious and momentous time, it brings us…
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