The Sussexes

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex meet Lin-Manuel Miranda at Hamilton

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29th August 2018
This evening, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a special gala performance of Hamilton. The evening was in support of Sentebale; the foundation Prince Harry set up with Prince Seeiso in 2006 that supports youth in Lesotho and Botswana with HIV. Hamilton was created by Lin-Manuel Miranda telling the tale of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. The musical has…
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Fifty years on: The death of Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent

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27th August 2018
In the last days of August 1968, the Royal Family made a sad and surprising announcement. Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent’s health was ”giving rise to anxiety” following the diagnosis of an inoperable brain tumour. There was  sympathy for the duchess, a popular member of the House of Windsor for over three decades, and good wishes began to pour in. However, surprise turned to…
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The Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress may go on display

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24th August 2018
If you’re hoping for a second glance at the Duchess of Sussex’s wedding dress, you may soon have the chance to do so: her Givenchy wedding dress is rumoured to go on display at Windsor Castle. The Daily Express reports that a decision on whether Meghan’s wedding dress will be displayed by the end of the year will be reached soon. A royal source who spoke to The Daily Express said that the…
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Before they were royal: The life of Autumn Phillips

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21st August 2018
Autumn Phillips is the wife of Peter Phillips, son of Princess Anne and eldest grandchild of HM Queen Elizabeth II. She was born Autumn Patricia Kelly on the 3rd May 1978 in Montreal, Canada and has a twin brother, Chris and elder brother, Kevin. She grew up in a Catholic home and went to church schools until she went to McGill University; whilst at university, she also appeared in the film…
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