British Royals

Queen Camilla to miss the funeral of the Duchess of Kent after falling ill

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16th September 2025
Queen Camilla is to miss the funeral of the Duchess of Kent after developing a respiratory illness. Her Majesty is suffering from acute sinusitis and so will not attend the Requiem Mass for the Duchess taking place on September 16 at Westminster Cathedral. Buckingham Palace announced the absence just hours before the funeral was due to begin. A spokesperson said ”With great regret…
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The Duchess of Kent's family accompany her coffin to Westminster Cathedral

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15th September 2025
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 use The 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

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11th September 2025
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

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2nd September 2025
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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