British Royals

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 her husband as she…
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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 September. Several…
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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 Duchess…
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The Queen looks well at beacon lighting just hours after Palace announces she won't be at Thanksgiving Service

The Queen has symbolically lit her Jubilee Beacon in a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Her Majesty looked well and in good spirits as she took part in the traditional event, just hours after Buckingham Palace confirmed she would no longer attend the Service of Thanksgiving for her reign on June 3 as she is experiencing some discomfort after a long day of events for her Jubilee. Wearing bright…
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