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#OnThisDay in 1997: Diana, Princess of Wales apologized for taking her sons to see a 15 certificated film

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23rd June 2016
On this day in 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales apologised for taking Princes William and Harry to see a 15 certified film. The film was The Devil’s Own, and it had been accused as glamorising the Irish Republican Army (IRA). The problem was not with Prince William,then 15, seeing the film, but rather Prince Harry, who was only 12 at the time. Diana had persuaded cinema staff to allow him in…
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Diana, Princess of Wales memorial garden being planned

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21st March 2016
Kensington Palace has said that a memorial garden in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales, is being planned ahead of the 20th anniversary of her death. Historic Royal Palaces is responsible for overseeing the plans and said the garden was in the “very early stages of development”. If it is completed, it will be the fourth London memorial created in Diana’s honour. It is expected to…
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The Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Queen Victoria

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17th August 2015
Everybody will remember the magnitude of celebrations commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2012. From the River Thames pageant to the concert outside Buckingham Palace and especially the extended Bank Holiday weekend. Let’s not forget though that…