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The Duchess of Kent's family accompany her coffin to Westminster Cathedral

The Duchess of Kent’s coffin has been brought to Westminster Cathedral ahead of her funeral.The Duke of Kent, leaning on the arm of his daughter, Lady Helen Taylor, bowed his head as the bearer party approached the Cathedral carrying the coffin of his wife of over 60 years.Royal Family You Tube still/ fair useThe Duchess’ immediate family gathered at the Cathedral on the…
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King Charles and Prince Harry meet for the first time in over 18 months

The King has had tea with his younger son, Prince Harry, marking the first time the two have met face to face in over a year and a half.King Charles and the Duke of Sussex spent time together at Clarence House in London.The Duke, who has been in the UK for a series of events linked to charities and organisations he supports, was driven into The King’s private residence late on…
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This is what Queen Elizabeth II really thought about princesses taking the throne

Queen Elizabeth II was at the helm of the Monarchy for seven decades and had arguably more impact on it than many if not all of her predecessors. But a new book claims that over one particularly important issue she took a rather hands off stance when many might have expected her to ardently champion it.It concerns the changes to the laws of succession that came in 2013. The new rules meant…
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Purpose over pageantry: How Sophie has become the Crown’s most effective diplomat

While the royal spotlight often drifts toward palace intrigue or the antics of its more outspoken members, a quieter revolution is unfolding within the House of Windsor. Its architect is not the King, the Prince of Wales, or even the indomitable Princess Royal – but Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.Buckingham Palace confirmed this week that Sophie and her husband, Prince Edward, will embark…
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