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Costuming the Crown Exhibit opens at historic Winterthur estate: A conversation with the curators

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17th April 2019
The Crown is a worldwide phenomenon, and the gorgeous costumes are a huge part of what brings the Royal Family to life on our screens. Now the hit Netflix show is bringing 40 of its iconic costumes to a historic American mansion for a one-of-a-kind exhibition. The elegant Winterthur estate, located about 45 minutes from Philadelphia in Winterthur, Delaware, will play host to Costuming the Crown…
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Royals join those sending messages of support to France as Notre Dame fire continues

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15th April 2019
Millions are watching as efforts continue to save Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris which continues to burn after a huge fire broke out in the roof in the early evening of April 15th 2019. Messages of support for France are pouring in from around the world. And among those expressing sadness over the fire and hopes that some of the medieval glory of the cathedral can be saved are members of royal…
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The Queen is to 'give up driving on public roads' following Prince Philip's crash earlier this year

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31st March 2019
The Queen is to give up driving on public roads just two months after her husband was involved in a car accident near Sandringham. According to a report in The Sunday Times, Her Majesty has agreed to stop driving on the advice of her security team. The Queen, who turns 93-years-old in a few weeks time, is a keen driver and is the only person in the UK who is not legally required to hold a driving…
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Want to visit The Queen's birthplace? Well you're (somewhat) out of luck

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28th March 2019
With a fair amount of royal residences around the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II sure has her share of property. While some opt to see her most famous home, Buckingham Palace, there are some who may seek out to see the very place The Queen was born. You can still do that, it’s just some things have changed over the years. Born on 21 April 1926 by a Caesarian section at home, The Queen…
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