Prince & Princess of Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales meet overseas troops who are preparing for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been in Surrey visiting Commonwealth troops who have been tasked to the United Kingdom for Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral on Monday. The royal couple visited troops from Canada, Australia and New Zealand; with 64 Canadian soldiers, 28 Australian soldiers and 25 New Zealand soldiers being involved in the State Funeral. Upon arrival, William and…
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June’s Jewels: Diana's love of pearls

Born into a wealthy British aristocratic family and later marrying the heir to the throne, Diana, Princess of Wales, had an enviable jewel collection. However, the late princess had a fondness for pearls, particularly chokers. In June, the month where the precious stone features as the associated birthstone, Royal Central looks back at her extensive collection. Pearl and Sapphire…
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Diana and Anne's relationship in spotlight as new TV show examines claims they didn't get along

The relationship between Diana, Princess of Wales and the Princess Royal is in the spotlight again as a new series of programmes focused on the Queen’s family airs. The bond, or lack of one, between the two women was often discussed in the years before Diana’s death and now the claim that the pair didn’t get along is examined again in a show on Channel 5. In Paxman on the Queen’s Children…
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Dame Barbara Cartland and The Royal Family

English novelist Dame Barbara Cartland was one of the most prolific and commercially successful writers of the twentieth century, publishing 723 novels before her death in May 2000. Known as the ‘Queen of Romance’, Ms Cartland had a little-known royal connection to Her…
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Convertible Audi belonging to the late Diana, Princess of Wales to be auctioned for £62,000

The family car, which was used by Diana, Princess of Wales’ to ferry a young Prince William and Harry around, has been put up for sale at £62,000 after it failed to sell at auction last year. Diana, Princess of Wales’ was the owner of the vehicle in 1994, after her divorce from Prince Charles, and racked up around 4,000 miles in it before she returned it in July the same year. But…
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