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William at 40: the complicated relationship between William and Harry

Like any family, the Royal Family has its ups and downs. In this case, the relationship between two brothers, Prince William and Prince Harry, has gone through a very public transformation. The closeness of past years is now replaced by a noticeable coldness with reports that they spent no time together during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.Growing up, the two were frequently pictured…
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The Duchess of Cambridge gets a compliment and pays it forward

The Duchess of Cambridge paid her husband a compliment as she herself was told she’ll be a great Princess of Wales.As Kate was welcomed to Cardiff during her Jubilee visit, a wellwisher said to her she’d be great at the role that could lie ahead when Prince William becomes heir to the throne.The Duchess smiled, said ”that’s very kind of you” and then looked at…
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Adelaide, the queen who met her king in a hotel

On a summer’s day in 1818, a young German princess walked into one of the most famous hotels in London to meet a man twice her age. Just a year earlier, Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen and her suitor, William, Duke of Clarence, would never have considered chatting let alone…
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Yacht fittings, endless gardens and a link to Britain's last king called William - welcome to Adelaide Cottage

It’s the royal des res on everyone’s lips – Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate is reported to be the destination for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three children as they look to move outside London.The four bedroom home is said to be where William and Kate have determined to live as George, Charlotte and Louis prepare to start a new school in…
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The Royal Family gathers at Buckingham Palace for the Platinum Jubilee Concert

Members of The Royal Family gathered at Buckingham Palace on Saturday evening for a concert held in honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.Although The Queen wasn’t there in person, she took part in a pre-recorded sketch where she enjoyed a cup of tea and a marmalade sandwich with Paddington Bear.Leading the royal party in person at the concert was the Prince of Wales and the…
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