British Royals

The Duke of Wellington dies at the age of 99

<![CDATA[The 8th Duke of Wellington, whose ancestors fought in the Battle of Waterloo, has died at the grand age of 99. He died six months before the bi-centenary year of the Battle of Waterloo. The Duke, just shy of his 100th birthday, died in his home at the Stratfield Saye Estate in Hampshire, where he was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Charles Wellesley, The Duke’s eldest…
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The Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex talks to Harper's Bazaar

<![CDATA[The Countess of Wessex has given a rare interview to Harper’s Bazaar, and Royal Central has been given access to some of the article’s highlights. In Bazaar’s upcoming February edition, The Countess was interviewed by editor-in-chief Justine Picardie at Buckingham Palace, where she spoke on a number of different topics in detail. Sophie, who turns 50 in January…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen's Christmas Message 2014

<![CDATA[[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2whLW5F5mY?rel=0] The Queen’s Christmas Message has been broadcast on television and radio in the United Kingdom and around the Commonwealth. This year’s message, recorded in the State Dining Room at Buckingham Palace, features The Queen reflecting on some of the year’s key events including her visit to the ‘Blood Swept…
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Princess Anne and Family

Royals gather for funeral of Captain Mark Phillips's sister

<![CDATA[The Princess Royal led tributes at the funeral of her former sister-in-law, Sarah Staples, Captain Mark Phillips's sister, on Friday 19th December. The Queen’s daughter was joined by her son, Peter Phillips, and his wife, Autumn, alongside her ex-husband and his daughter, Stephanie. Ms Staples passed away suddenly at the age of 63 last week. The family are understood to be…
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