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The story of Diana's iconic off-the-rack engagement outfit

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23rd February 2021
When Lady Diana Spencer formally announced her engagement to the Prince of Wales on this day 40 years ago, her days as a fashion icon began. Though she’d been a staple of the paparazzi as speculation mounted that she and Prince Charles would soon be married, this was her first formal appearance as the future Princess of Wales. Let’s look at what she wore on this special day.Prince Charles…
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Prince Charles thanks postal workers for their efforts during the pandemic

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23rd February 2021
The Prince of Wales recorded a heartfelt message to the workers at the Royal Mail, praising them for being “an incredibly important lifeline to us all” amidst the coronavirus pandemic.In a video, shared on the Royal Mail Twitter account on Tuesday, Prince Charles said: “Now, while we are still in the grip of this dreadful pandemic. I want to express once again, my profound appreciation…
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The Queen's cousin, the Earl of Strathmore, jailed after sex attack at Glamis Castle

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23rd February 2021
The Queen’s cousin, the Earl of Strathmore, has been jailed for ten months after sexually assaulting a woman at his ancestral home last year.Simon Bowes-Lyon, 34, pleaded guilty to attacking the woman at Glamis Castle in Angus in February 2020.Dundee Sheriff Court heard that Bowes-Lyon forced his way into the sleeping woman’s room during an event he was hosting and proceeded to…
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The Royal Family plan virtual Commonwealth Day as major celebration cancelled

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22nd February 2021
The annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ceremony was due to take place on March 7th 2021.Commonwealth Day sees the Royal Family come together at the Abbey for a service celebrating all the member countries of the organisation. The ceremony focuses on achievements and future hopes and usually sees the majority of the…
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