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A look back at the York Family’s tumultuous year – a time filled with joy, heartbreak and dilemma

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17th December 2021
One could say it has been quite a busy year for the York family with both highlights and some more difficult moments. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie both welcomed their first child, Sarah, Duchess of York, published another book, and Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, found himself dealing with legal issues in the United States. With 2021 coming to a close and 2022 upon us, Royal Central is…
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Our September fashion favourites

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5th October 2021
September was a busy month for the royals across Europe, and we even got a glimpse of the glamour we were used to before the global health crisis. From laid-back styles to red carpet frocks, the royals donned it all in September. Our Royal Central team is taking a look at our favourite looks from this month. We all absolutely adored the gold, shimmering Jenny Packham caped gown the Duchess of…
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The Cambridge Wedding: Pre-wedding gala fashion

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29th April 2021
On Thursday, 28 April 2011, hours ahead of the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, guests and royals gathered for a pre-wedding gala dinner hosted by Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin, Lady Elizabeth Anson. The event was held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hyde Park attracted dignitaries from across the globe, as well as members of the British Royal Family. While guests…
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The long, royal history of The Queen Mother's Clothing Guild

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2nd April 2021
Established in 1882 as The London Guild by Lady Wolverton, the guild was created when a matron from a Dorset orphanage asked for 24 pairs of knitted socks and 12 jerseys for the children in her care. The small guild provided no less than two garments for each child at the orphanage, but it wasn’t until a few years later, in 1885, that the guild would become connected to Britain’s Royal…
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