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British royal wedding gowns through the years

Come a royal wedding, millions around the world tune in to see the happy couple tie the knot. While everyone is excited for the pair, there might be one thing that outshines the day –  the bridal gown. For months people speculate about what the bride-to-be is going to wear. From Queen Elizabeth II to Princess Eugenie, here is a history of the royal bridal gown. Britten weddings have put…
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British Royals

So why do royals not wear seatbelts?

Last week, Prince Phillip made headlines as he decided to not wear a seatbelt just days after having a car accident. Sitting behind the wheel with not being buckled in caused quite the controversy. But there may be a reason as to why royals don’t always wear…
British RoyalsKing Charles III

Bookish Camilla delights children during literacy visits

An avid reader and patron of the National Literacy Trust, the Duchess of Cornwall was in her element during a visit to Swindon this week. On Thursday, she celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Swindon Stories campaign during two engagements, participating in games and activities, meeting poetry award-winners, and interacting with foster children and their carers. Swindon Stories, the…
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Duke of Cambridge on mental health: "I still find it very difficult to talk about"

At a panel discussion on mental health Wednesday, Prince William told the packed audience that attitudes towards mental health are changing and that the current generation has been a catalyst for change. Billed as the Mental Health Matters panel, the discussion was based on the following question: “One in four people will experience mental illness in their lives, costing the global economy an…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duke of Cambridge meets Al Gore at the World Economic Forum

The Duke of Cambridge has held a private meeting with former US Vice President, Al Gore, in Davos. The two chatted behind closed doors during their time at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering, being held in the Swiss resort. Prince William, who has already interviewed Sir David Attenborough and taken part in a panel on mental health issues during his time in Switzerland, met Al Gore…
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