British Royals

King Charles and Queen Camilla to make State Visit to Kenya

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11th October 2023
The King and Queen are to make a State Visit to Kenya.The trip, at the invitation of President Roto, is also the first to a Commonwealth country since Charles III ascended the throne.Their Majesties will arrive in Kenya on October 31st and continue their State Visit until November 3rd.They will visit Nairobi City County and Mombasa County.Throughout the trip, engagements will…
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The Crown release date revealed

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10th October 2023
The final season of The Crown will release in two parts on Netflix this fall, the streamer has announced.In a teaser trailer posted on social media, Imelda Staunton, who has played Queen Elizabeth II in its final two seasons, can be seen walking to the balcony at Buckingham Palace as a voiceover plays.The three actresses who have played Elizabeth II—Claire Foy in the first two seasons…
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Turquoise dreams: the striking tiara of the Duchess of Gloucester

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9th October 2023
While The King has inherited a number of stunning tiaras that he can loan out to the members of his family, the other branches of the British Royal Family have their own jewels. The Duchess of Gloucester has a substantial tiara, the Teck Turquoise Tiara, that she wears periodically for important occasions.The Duke and Duchess of Teck commissioned the original diamond and turquoise floral…
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Who was Prince William of Gloucester?

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8th October 2023
Nowadays, he is referred to as ‘The Other Prince William’, but who was Prince William of Gloucester and why was his life cut so tragically short?On 18 December 1941, Prince William Henry Andrew Frederick was born in Barnet, Hertfordshire to Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Alice, the Duchess of Gloucester. Through his father, he was one of the youngest grandchildren of King George V…
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