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A look back at the York Family’s tumultuous year – a time filled with joy, heartbreak and dilemma

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17th December 2021
One could say it has been quite a busy year for the York family with both highlights and some more difficult moments. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie both welcomed their first child, Sarah, Duchess of York, published another book, and Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, found himself dealing with legal issues in the United States. With 2021 coming to a close and 2022 upon us, Royal Central is…
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Members of the Royal Family show support for Kate at her Christmas Carol Special

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9th December 2021
With the holiday season upon us, the Royal Family geared up for Christmas by supporting the Duchess of Cambridge at The Together At Christmas Community Carol Service. Held at Westminster Abbey, the service was spearheaded by the Duchess as a way to thank people across the United Kingdom for helping their communities during the global health crisis. The Duchess’ husband was in attendance…
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The Queen's Mistress of the Robes dies at age 101

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4th December 2021
Queen Elizabeth’s Mistress of the Robes, Ann Fortune FitzRoy, Dowager Duchess of Grafton, has died at the age of 101. Born Ann Fortune Smith on 20 February 1920, the Dowager Duchess was the senior lady in the Royal Household, and her duties included organising the rota of The Queen’s ladies-in-waiting and attending to various duties at state ceremonies. Historically, the Mistress of the…
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Palaces & Buildings

Windsor Castle ready for Christmas

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26th November 2021
Windsor Castle is ready to celebrate the holidays. The Christmas decorations are up and visitors will be able to see the State Apartments transformed with shimmering Christmas trees, twinkling lights, and festive garlands. Photo by Royal Collection Trust In addition to…
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Inside the Jubilee Exhibition: The Queen's most famous portrait?

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22nd November 2021
To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in 2022, the Royal Collection Trust will be staging three different exhibitions in 2022. The exhibition at Buckingham Palace will focus on her Accession, the Windsor Castle exhibition on her Coronation, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse exhibition on her Jubilees. The Buckingham Palace exhibition will feature some of the most famous portraits of The…
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