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Princesses who married commoners: Princess Margaret

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

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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The Sussexes

Meghan wins at wet welly wanging

A morning of wet welly wanging as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to Redvale to induct the newest section of a forest into The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy. The weather couldn’t make its mind up as the event went from downpours to blue sky and back again to being soaking wet. The Duke gave a quick speech referring once again to the “blessing” the rain is. The royals…
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The Sussexes

Duke and Duchess of Sussex begin New Zealand tour

The final country of a four-country trip, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the journey to New Zealand for the last leg of the tour. The royal couple flew across with Invictus Team New Zealand and were greeted by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern in Wellington. @KensingtonRoyal/Twitter From the airport, Prince Harry and Meghan travelled to Government House where they were greeted…
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