British Royals

The Duchess of Kent's funeral details

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5th September 2025
The Duchess of Kent died peacefully at Kensington Palace on Thursday at the age of 92.Buckingham Palace will shortly be opening an online book of condolence for people to pay their respects to the duchess, who was the oldest member of The Royal Family after Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022.Details of her funeral will be announced in the coming days.It will likely be a relatively low key…
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This presenter made Queen Elizabeth II want to switch off the TV

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2nd September 2025
A famous TV presenter left Queen Elizabeth II far from amused and annoyed her so much that she used to switch her favourite sport off when he made an appearance.Despite her deep love of horse racing, the late Queen was so frustrated by John McCririck’s style of presentation that she used to press the off button when he appeared.For years, John McCririck was a familiar face on…
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Princess Anne ‘swiftly mounted’ – Clare Balding left red-faced over live commentary

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28th August 2025
Clare Balding has admitted to an awkward on-air gaffe during her live BBC coverage of King Charles III’s Coronation, after a comment she made about Princess Anne was unexpectedly interpreted in a humorous light.The seasoned broadcaster, known for her extensive work in sports coverage – particularly horse racing – was part of the BBC’s commentary team during the historic state…
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The extravagant summer home that Queen Victoria hated but which is now world famous

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26th August 2025
The Royal Family have been spending their summers at the Balmoral Estate for over a century and half now, with their Scottish holiday a highlight of the year. However, Scotland has not always been the favoured vacation spot. Although no longer a royal home, the luxurious Brighton Pavilion (also known as the Royal Pavilion) was once a favourite of King George IV and King William IV. A summer…
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