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The BBC issues apology over 'Kate Middleton' blunder

The BBC has issued an apology after referring to the Princess of Wales by her former name, Kate Middleton, during live coverage of Armistice Day commemorations – a lapse that prompted complaints from viewers. Deadline reports that the mistake occurred on the BBC News Channel as it reported on remembrance events across the country. Although the corporation has not disclosed how many…
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A rare outing in rubies for the Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales made an unusual jewellery choice and it’s likely that a desire to pay tribute was behind it. Kate wore ruby and diamond earrings to the Remembrance service at the National Memorial Arboretum on Armistice Day. For the solemn event, she chose…
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The Princess of Wales in poignant tribute as she lays wreath on Armistice Day

The Princess of Wales laid a wreath during the Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum on Armistice Day. The Princess placed the ring of red poppies, adorned with the feathers of the Prince of Wales, on a memorial during the service which was also attended by veterans and serving military personnel. The wreath carried a handwritten note from the Princess which said…
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The Duke of Edinburgh takes salute at Veterans parade on Remembrance Sunday

The King called on his youngest brother, the Duke of Edinburgh, to take on an important duty on Remembrance Sunday. Prince Edward took the salute at the Veterans’ parade that saw around 10,000 former service men and women march past the Cenotaph. There was applause for the veterans as they made their own tribute to those who had lost their lives. Cpl Danielle Dawson/ UK MOD © Crown…
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Prince William follows in Diana's footsteps with an iconic image in Rio

The Prince of Wales has found echoes of his mother, Diana, during his visit to Rio. Prince William followed in the late princess’s footsteps as he visited the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer which dominates the city. The heir to the throne stood beneath the statue for a photo, just as his mother had done when she made an official visit to Brazil in 1991. It became one of the most…
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