British Royals

If ever a wedding dress summed up its wearer, it's the gown chosen by Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh

If ever a royal wedding dress summed up its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Subtle, elegant and classic, this was the final Windsor bridal dress of the 20thcentury and it saw in a new era with style. Sophie and Edward’s big day might have been a modern marriage but it had an air of…
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King and Queen suffer Royal Ascot disappointment before celebrating winner hours later

The King and Queen enjoyed a change of fortune on the opening day of Royal Ascot after their homebred colt Lorca’s Waltz secured victory more than 220 miles away at Beverley. Just hours after royal hopes were dashed at Ascot when the heavily-backed Reaching High finished last in the Ascot Stakes, Lorca’s Waltz provided a welcome boost by landing the Connexin Ultrafast Maiden Stakes…
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Duke of Kent reminds royal fans why he remains so beloved as he films RAF flypast on his mobile phone

The Duke of Kent delighted royal fans during Trooping the Colour after he was spotted pulling out his mobile phone to film the spectacular RAF flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony. The touching moment quickly became one of the most talked-about scenes of the King’s official birthday celebrations, with many royal watchers charmed by the sight of the 90-year-old royal capturing the…
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A poignant appearance from the Duke of Kent at Trooping the Colour

The Duke of Kent joined members of the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as they welcomed King Charles III back from Trooping the Colour. Prince Edward, who is 90-years-old, took his place among senior royals gathered for the traditional balcony appearance following the King’s Birthday Parade. The Duke watched as King Charles and Queen Camilla returned from Horse Guards…
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