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Behind the scenes at this year's Order of the Garter

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17th June 2019
As the crowds began to take their places in Windsor ahead of the 2019 Order of the Garter procession and ceremony, the royals involved in this year’s event took to social media to share some behind the scenes details. From the stunning setting for a very regal meeting to an ancient garter itself, this year’s ceremony has been told in sparkling detail. The Royal Collection Trust opened…
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A German Princess's memories of Queen Victoria

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13th May 2019
To Queen Victoria, she was ‘dear Marie Erbach’. That was what the Queen called Princess Marie of Battenberg, later Princess zu Erbach-Schönberg, whose memoirs first appeared in English in 1925, printed by London publishers George Allen & Unwin. Princess Marie…
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The Queen appoints new members to the Order of the Garter

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27th February 2019
It is the oldest Order of Chivalry in Britain, linking the 21st century with the medieval era and today it got new members. Buckingham Palace has announced that the Order of the Garter is to welcome two new appointments. Dame Mary Peters, the Olympic gold medallist who has gone on to help thousands of young people into sport, is made a Lady Companion of the Order. The Marquess of Salisbury, who…
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The death of Prince Albert - Part One

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14th December 2018
In a two-part series, our Historian, Elizabeth Jane Timms, looks back at the death of Prince Albert: Prince Albert, the beloved husband and Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, died on 14 December 1861, at Windsor Castle. So enormous were the consequences of this death, both…
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The Christmas Spirit of Windsor Castle

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30th November 2018
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – and one of the Queen’s favourite residences is ready to put on a festive show like no other. The Christmas season at Windsor Castle is under way. The Great Hall at the ancient castle will, as always, form the centrepiece of the Christmas celebrations at Windsor. A huge Christmas tree, around twenty feet in height, will dominate the…
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10 things we already know about Princess Eugenie's wedding

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30th September 2018
Yes, folks, it’s October and that can only mean one thing in the royal world. Well, two if we get a baby Sussex announcement but let’s not be greedy. October means the second royal wedding of 2018. Princess Eugenie of York will wed Jack Brooksbank in just a few days time and in anticipation of the big day, Royal Central is rounding up everything about the event so far. Grab your hat…
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