British Royals

Kate's deeply personal and heartfelt message revealed

A single handwritten message, placed among tens of thousands of glowing white roses, has delivered one of the most poignant royal moments of the year. “In loving memory of all those who have lost their lives to cancer.” The note, signed simply “C”, was left by the Princess of Wales beside a rose she personally planted at the Ever After Garden in Chelsea – a public…
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The King movingly credits early diagnosis for his positive recovery

The King has said that early detection was “crucial” in his own cancer treatment, crediting swift diagnosis with allowing doctors to reduce the intensity of his medical regime in the new year. The monarch’s unusually personal disclosure came in a recorded message for Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer campaign, in which he urged millions of Britons to take up screening invitations they may…
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History is made as The King appoints his first female crown equerry

A senior Army officer will break new ground at the heart of the monarchy next year when she becomes the first woman to serve as crown equerry, one of the most prestigious posts within the Royal Household. Colonel Erica Bridge, 52, currently the defence attaché in Rome, has been selected by the King and Queen after a competitive interview process. She will succeed Colonel Toby Browne, who…
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As Kate sparkles in Queen Victoria's tiara, the other royal women chose familiar favourites

While the Princess of Wales stole the show in Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet tiara at Wednesday evening’s State Banquet, the other women of the British Royal Family stuck with their go-to tiaras for the glittering event. QUEEN CAMILLA – GIRLS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND TIARA Queen Camilla’s tiara KensingtonRoyal / X / Fair Use The tiara most closely associated with Queen…
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