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The day King George V unveiled the Cenotaph - a powerful symbol of remembrance for a nation

Over a century after it was unveiled as a symbol of national remembrance for those lost in war, the Cenotaph will again play a central part in commemorating those who gave their lives for their country. Four days of events will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May and the Cenotaph will be at the heart of them, draped in Union flags as it was when a king stood before it to recall those who…
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Check this out: royal fashion found a trend and loved it this month

February has been a busier month for royals everywhere with engagements back on the schedule after the holidays. And that means there have been several fashion hits- we have gathered our three favourite looks of February! The Princess of Wales: red and plaid helps check two late winter trendsPicture by Stephen Lock / i-ImagesThe Prince and Princess of Wales were in Wales on 26…
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A royal milestone - the first solo visits of heirs to the throne

It’s a landmark moment in any royal career. For those born to reign, a life of public duty beckons and that means the moment to fly solo comes sooner rather than later.Princess Catharina-Amalia of Orange had her first solo outing with the 22 year old royal launching a naval ship without her parents. It was a confident start to her royal career and follows the path of several other firsts…
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A rare chance to visit an historic palace hidden in London

The Royal Collection Trust is offering spring tours for a lesser-known palace where one of the most important moments of The King’s reign took place.St. James’s Palace is one of the oldest in London, and the court is officially known as The Court of St. James’s. However, despite this, it remains a modern mystery as the last monarch to live in the palace was King William…
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