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Princess Beatrice attends 9th Annual Global Gift Gala

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3rd November 2018
Princess Beatrice of York attended the 9th annual Global Gift Gala in London last night. The charity gala was organised to raise money for the Global Gift Foundation. Last night, Princess Beatrice of York stepped out to attend the 9th annual Global Gift Gala at the Rosewood Hotel in London. The Princess was joined by her friend Holly Brandson with whom she posed on the red carpet. The pair is not…
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Duchess of Cambridge visits Imperial War Museum to view family letters

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1st November 2018
The Duchess of Cambridge paid a surprise visit to the Imperial War Museum in London on Wednesday afternoon, to view letters pertaining to her family’s experiences during the First World War. Kate’s great-great-grandfather, Francis Martineau Lupton, lost all three of his sons within two years during the First World War: Maurice, who died in 1915; Lionel, who died in 1916; and Francis, who died…
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Princesses who married commoners: Princess Margaret

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31st October 2018
Following the recent wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, we take a look at other princesses who have married commoners. Here is the story of Princess Margaret and her photographer husband, Antony Armstrong-Jones. Princess Margaret was always one to do things her way, and Antony “Tony” Armstrong-Jones was far from the typical royal suitor. Born 7 March 1930, Antony grew up…
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Princesses who married commoners: Princess Frederica of Hanover

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30th October 2018
Princess Frederica was born into the House of Hanover in 1848. Her parents were George, Crown Prince of Hanover and his wife, Princess Marie of Saxe-Altenberg. The Princess was also addressed as ‘Her Highness’ when in the United Kingdom due to her descent from King George III. In 1851, Frederica’s father became King George V of Hanover which made Frederica an eligible bride. When Frederica…
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