British RoyalsFeaturesThe Kents

Princesses who married commoners: Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy

In connection with the imminent wedding of Princess Eugenie’s and Jack Brooksbank, we take a look at other princesses who have married commoners. Princess Alexandra is the daughter of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark and thus a cousin of The Queen. She met her future husband Angus Ogilvy – a British businessman-during a ball at Luton Hoo in 1955. Not…
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The Kents

Who is the Duke of Kent?

Prince Edward (b. 9 October 1935) has been Duke of Kent since 1942, following the sad death of his father in a flying accident when he was nearly seven-years-old. He is not only a cousin to Queen Elizabeth, by his father who was a younger brother of King George VI, but he is also related to the Duke of Edinburgh through his mother, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark. She was the last foreign…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen's summer break comes to an end as leaves Balmoral for Buckingham Palace

The Queen’s annual summer break to Scotland cames to an end on Tuesday after a ten-week stay at Balmoral Castle. The Royal Standard is flying over Buckingham Palace as Her Majesty, who has been living at Balmoral since the start of August, arrived back at her London residence. During her visit to Balmoral this year, the 92-year-old Monarch has been joined by many members of her family, including…
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British RoyalsFeaturesInsightThe Yorks

Royal Wedding Tiaras: when mum knows best

With just days to go until Princess Eugenie of York marries Jack Brooksbank, royal wedding fever is growing and with all apologies to the groom, although we hope he looks smart, handsome and comfortable on his big day, what we really want to know all about is what the bride will be wearing as the couple say ‘I do’. We know that Eugenie has chosen a British designer for her dress but…
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