Princess Anne and Family

Edith Cavell: The war heroine who was given a royal farewell

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11th October 2015
“Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness for anyone.” These were the words of Edith Cavell, a British nurse who was shot for helping Allied soldiers escape from Belgium during the First World War. Now, Edith’s memory will be honoured in a service held in Belgium to mark the 100th anniversary of her execution. The service will be attended by a number of…
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Pages from royal history: Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson

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23rd July 2015
On 23 July 1986, Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey in London.Thousands of people lined London’s streets, and an international audience of approximately 500 million gathered around their television sets to catch a view The Queen’s second son marry. Sarah Ferguson arrived at Westminster Abbey 1130 BST arriving from Clarence House in the Glass Coach with her father…
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