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Kensington Palace to host new exhibition on Diana, Princess of Wales

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15th January 2017
Kensington Palace is to host a new exhibition about Diana, Princess of Wales to mark 20 years since the death of the Princess, including a new temporary garden which is being installed in the grounds of the Palace in celebration of her life. The choice of a garden being built here, next to the home where the Princess lived for over 15 years is an appropriate one, especially as Kensington Gardens…
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Meet the new Earl of Snowdon

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15th January 2017
Following the death of Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, former husband of Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret, the new Earl of Snowdon is their son, David Albert Charles Armstrong-Jones. Although he succeeded to his father’s peerage immediately upon his…
Prince & Princess of WalesThe Sussexes

The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte meet Meghan Markle

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15th January 2017
Prince Harry has taken another step forward with his girlfriend, Meghan Markle. He has introduced the American actress to his sister-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge and niece, Princess Charlotte. A friend told The Sun: “Kate was really looking forward to meeting Meghan and she knew how important it was to Harry. “They are very close, and he really values her opinion on…
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British Columbia spent over $600,000 on the Royal Tour of Canada last fall

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13th January 2017
The Province of British Columbia says it cost $613,363.93 to host the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children last fall during the Royal Tour of Canada. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, visited British Columbia and the Yukon from 24 September to 1 October. The Royal Tour consisted of seven communities: Bella Bella, Haida…
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The Queen is a fan of "Pointless"

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12th January 2017
Famously, The Queen is remarkably tight-lipped about a number of her opinions on various political matters. In matters such as parliamentary elections, the EU independence referendum, the Scottish independence referendum, and Australian republicanism, Her Majesty is very practised at keeping her cards close to her chest. On the other hand, we do know rather a lot about her personal interests and…
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