British Royals

Westminster Abbey Dean campaigned for Sir Elton John to sing at Diana's funeral

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30th December 2021
Papers released by the National Archives suggest there were concerns ahead of Sir Elton John’s poignant performance of “Candle in the Wind” at the Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. With concerns the lyrics would be deemed “too sentimental,” the Dean of Westminister Abbey, at the time, came forward to appeal the case and to have John perform. The original song…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

A look back at the Cambridges' year

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30th December 2021
January Our coverage of William and Kate began with birthday tributes as Kate celebrated her 39th birthday on 9 January. We looked at some of her best style moments and shared 39 facts about the future queen. In phone calls with NHS frontline workers, William revealed that he spoke about their important work with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Later in the month…
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British RoyalsFeatures

The two weddings of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII

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27th December 2021
It was a royal union that changed England forever. The marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn followed years of legal wrangling by the king which led to a religious revolution and an international controversy. When they said ‘I do’, they did so in secret but five centuries on, the question remains – how many clandestine ceremonies did Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn take part in? Their union…
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The Sussexes

Mail on Sunday admits defeat and will pay "financial remedies" to Duchess of Sussex

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27th December 2021
The Mail on Sunday has admitted defeat after losing their appeal in a lawsuit brought by the Duchess of Sussex for copyright three years ago. The Mail printed a statement at the bottom of its front page, saying it had infringed on Meghan’s copyright by publishing a copy of the letter she sent her father, Thomas Markle. Their 64-word piece – also on the Mail’s website &#8211…
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