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Buckingham Palace has announced that Princess Eugenie is expecting her third child and while it’s led to the usual run of royal baby excitement, there’s a subtle sign in the statement that hides something far more meaningful. The Royal Family shared on social media, and via an official note, that the princess and her husband are looking forward to welcoming a new member to their family this…

The Alexander McQueen brand is renowned for pushing the limits of fashion, but when Kate Middleton stepped out of the Rolls Royce Phantom VI in front of Westminster Abbey on the morning of her wedding on 29 April 2011, the Alexander McQueen dress she wore was classic and traditional. Designed by Sarah Burton, the new creative director for Alexander McQueen, with input by Kate and lacework by…

It’s the cake that keeps on giving. The flower strewn bake that took centre stage at the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales on April 29th 2011 still makes its presence felt with slices of it popping up at auction with what seems like an almost metronomic regularity. But then there was plenty to go round as this was a whopper of a cake. Standing eight tiers tall and weighing in at over…

The longest reigning Monarch in British history was born 100 years ago today. Queen Elizabeth II arrived on April 21 1926 in London, third in line to the throne. Her epic reign began on February 6 1952 and ended on September 8 2022. And in between, she made history and changed the Monarchy forever. On the centenary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, here are 100 things you might not know about…