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The history behind the Duchess of Cambridge's royal wedding tiara

The Cartier Halo Tiara earned its way into the royal history books when it was worn by Miss Catherine Middleton when she married Prince William in 2011. Commissioned by the Duke of York, Queen Elizabeth II’s father in 1936, from the House of Cartier, the tiara is made from 1000 diamonds and platinum. Embed from Getty Images Three narrow bands of brilliant cut diamonds form the base, which is…
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Royal Wedding Rewind: The Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Prince William married his long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton on 29 April 2011. Today, let’s take a look back at the ceremony and the couple. Prince William, the oldest son of Prince Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, was born 21 June 1982 in London. His future bride, Catherine Middleton, was born 9 January 1982 to Carole and Michael Middleton, in Reading. William and Kate met…
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Prince Charles launches COVID-19 appeal for India

The Prince of Wales has sent a message of support to the people of India, who are in the midst of one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in the world and launched an appeal to raise funds for the hard-hit country. Prince Charles’s message, released by Clarence House, reads: “For well over a year the pandemic has had a devastating impact on so many of us around the world. This week, I have…
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The Queen returns to work as she conducts her first official engagements since the funeral of Prince Philip

The Queen held returned to work on Tuesday as she held a series of virtual audiences with incoming Ambassadors over video link. Her Majesty, who is currently residing at Windsor Castle, received two Ambassadors – the first official duties the monarch has undertaken since the funeral of Prince Philip eight days earlier. The 95-year-old monarch held audiences with the Ambassadors of Latvia…
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