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The history of Royal Maundy Services

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14th April 2022
With the Easter holiday fast approaching, Royal Central is looking into the history of Royal Maundy Services.Royal Maundy is a religious service in the Church of England held on Maundy Thursday, which precedes Good Friday. At the service, the British monarch, or a royal official, ceremonially distributes small silver coins referred to as “Maundy money.” Legally, the coins are known…
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New details of Commonwealth Day celebrations revealed

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10th March 2022
New details have been revealed about this year’s Commonwealth Day celebrations. Set to take place on Monday 14 March, the service will be the first in-person gathering of the Commonwealth since the global health crisis began in 2020.Members of the Royal Family are set to attend the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. The service will reflect on Her Majesty’s…
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The Duchess of Cambridge hosts special Christmas celebration

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9th December 2021
Ahead of the holiday season, the Duchess of Cambridge helped to spread some festive cheer as she hosted a carol service with members of the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey.The Together at Christmas Community Carol Service was spearheaded by the Duchess as a way to say ‘thank you’ to people across the United Kingdom who have supported their communities during the global health…
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The Royal Bridesmaid who became a Queen

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4th August 2021
As 1922 got under way, newspapers began to run excited articles about a royal wedding. The only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary was about to say ‘I do’ and every moment of her marriage ceremony was up for scrutiny. Princess Mary’s wedding dress…
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Commonwealth Day Fashion Through the Years: The Countess of Wessex

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8th March 2021
Having married into the Royal Family in 1999, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex has spent the years supporting The Queen and supporting several organisations specifically, focusing on charities that support people with disabilities and the prevention of blindness in developing countries.Ahead of the 2021 Commonwealth Day, the Countess spoke to women of The Commonwealth on how women are supporting…
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