British Royals

REVEALED: How the Duchess of Kent sold her clothes each year to fund new ones

The late Duchess of Kent approached her wardrobe with an discipline that would not be out of place in a Paris atelier. According to her daughter, Lady Helen Taylor, Katharine’s love of clothes was matched only by her insistence on renewal: at the close of each season, everything went. Rather than archive gowns, box up dresses or rotate outfits in the modern royal manner, the duchess sold the…
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At 90-years-of age, the Duke of Kent shows no signs of slowing down as he holds audience at Kensington Palace

The Duke of Kent has formally received the newly appointed Artistic Director of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Mr Jesús Herrera, during an audience at Kensington Palace on Friday morning. The meeting marks the start of Herrera’s tenure at one of Britain’s leading orchestral institutions. David Burke, the orchestra’s Chief Executive, was also present. Herrera succeeds Ms Elena…
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Princess Anne's heart-warming Christmas gesture revealed

Princess Anne is set to bring her signature compassion to this year’s festive season as she hosts the annual Christmas celebration for The Not Forgotten Association at St James’s Palace. The event, which honours injured, ill, and isolated veterans and serving personnel, is a highlight of the royal calendar and a testament to the Princess Royal’s enduring commitment to the armed…
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