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Royal Residences: A brief history of Kensington Palace

Where is it located? Kensington Palace is still the capital city residence of many British royals to this day. The site is located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence? Before it was transformed into a grand royal residence, Kensington Palace was originally a two storey Jacobean mansion which had…
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge planning to visit bushfire ravaged communities in Australia

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are planning to visit communities in Australia which has been affected by recent catastrophic bushfires that have ripped through the country since early October. The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Tuesday that talks between the Australian government and Kensington Palace have been underway ‘for weeks’. [getty src=”485722957&#8243…
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Louis and Archie's Polo Playdate

They might be among the youngest Windsors but these royal cousins are grabbing all the attention right now. All eyes were on Prince Louis and Archie Mountbatten-Windsor as the Cambridge and Sussex clans enjoyed an afternoon of polo in Berkshire. Embed from Getty Images To be fair, Louis and Archie showed limited interest in the sport itself. The new seventh in line to the throne enjoyed a snooze…
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History

The Windsor Titles - Duke of Cambridge

When HM The Queen bestowed the title of Duke of Cambridge on her grandson, Prince William, on his wedding day in April 2011, it marked the recreation of a title that first originated in the time of King Charles II. A dukedom is the highest title in the British peerage system…
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The Cambridges and Sussexes send condolences to New Zealand

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have sent their condolences to the people of New Zealand following the attacks on two mosques in Christchurch. At least forty nine people are known to have died after attackers opened fire at the buildings. In their statement, the couples said: ‘’Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the people who lost their lives…
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