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How Queen Camilla walked into history with brand new title

The Queen walked into history with a brand new title presented in a very special place. Her Majesty became the first woman to hold the post of Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom. Queen Camilla’s historic position was conferred as she visited HMS Astute in Plymouth of which she is sponsor. The submarine was celebrating the end of its first commission – another moment of history as…
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Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence make emotional joint visit to Belgium

The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence led commemorations in Belgium to mark the reopening of the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, following a significant restoration project.  Princess Anne and Sir Tim were greeted in Ypres by Princess Claire – King Philippe’s sister-in-law. After viewing the 54,000 names of missing soldiers engraved on the gate, and laying a wreath, the Princess…
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The Duchess of Kent's complicated relationship with Wimbledon

For many, the Duchess of Kent is synonymous with the Wimbledon Tennis Championship, with the duchess formerly handing out the prizes to the winners. The Duchess of Kent, or Katherine Kent as she prefers to be known, has become a rarely seen figure in the British Royal Family over the years, and does not often makes public appearances. But, she once was a regular at Wimbledon until a few years ago…
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King Charles orders the decommissioning of the Royal Train

The King has ordered for the decommissioning of the Royal Train, bringing an end to over 150 years of service. In a cost cutting exercise, His Majesty plans to have the Royal Train out of service by 2027. In a briefing to journalists, Buckingham Palace revealed the state of the royal finances, and announced plans on how to “deliver value for money”  Part of the cuts include…
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