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The loves of Princess Margaret Rose

Princess Margaret was born on 21 August 1930 at Glamis Castle, the first royal baby born in Scotland in over 300 years. While she was sister and best friend of Queen Elizabeth II, she is now largely remembered for her complicated and sad love life. Who were the loves of Princess Margaret?Princess Margaret first met Group Captain Peter Townsend as a young teenager but it was not until her…
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Dorothy Wilding, the ground breaking photographer who shaped the image of a reign

Dorothy Wilding became the first female photographer to take pictures of royalty. Her portraits of the new Queen Elizabeth II marked the first official portraits of the new reign, but her history with the Royal Family extended back to the 1920s.Wilding set up a studio in London in the late ‘20s and her first experience with royalty came when Prince George—who later became the Duke of…
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If Edward VIII hadn't abdicated, who would be monarch today?

We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December 11th 1936, 86 years ago, Edward VIII announced to the world that he was ending his reign to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson. But what if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? Who would be Monarch now?New questions…
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King Charles: I am so proud of Catherine

The King has spoken of his pride in his daughter in law after she revealed that she is being treated for cancer.His Majesty said he was ‘so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did’’.The Princess of Wales released a video message on…
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The King leads Royal Family to Christmas morning service

The King has led the Royal Family to church on Christmas morning.His Majesty greeted the crowds waiting for him as he made the short walk to St. Mary Magdalene from Sandringham House.Queen Camilla, wearing a camel coloured coat and hat, was at his side.[getty src=”1881984181″ width=”567″ height=”594″ tld=”com”]The Princess of Wales…
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