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The man behind the image: the Royal Family talk about Prince Philip in special TV show

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23rd September 2021
Energetic, caring and very much his own man, the portrait painted of Prince Philip is a special BBC One documentary marking his life and legacy was familiar in many ways. But what set this programme apart were the people telling the story. As the Royal Family spoke movingly of the father and grandfather they lost in April 2021, the love Prince Philip had for his nearest and dearest, his chosen…
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Duchess of Cambridge hosts reception for Hold Still partners

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23rd September 2021
The Duchess of Cambridge hosted a palace reception for Hold Still on Wednesday evening to thank the partners who worked with her on the pandemic photography project. Kate was joined by representatives of the National Portrait Gallery—of which she is patron—Co-Op UK, and Book Fairies. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Instagram account shared photos from the Buckingham Palace event with…
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Poundbury statue of The Queen Mother deemed an 'unfit tribute'

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23rd September 2021
The statue of The Queen Mother in Poundbury is not only causing conflicting traffic, but people say the statue is an unfit tribute to the late royal. The 9ft 6in (3m) bronze statue was unveiled in October 2016 by The Queen at the Prince of Wales’ model town in Dorset. The sculpture by Philip Jackson is the second casting of a statue which stands in The Mall in London, depicting The Queen…
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When the royals meet Bond, James Bond

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22nd September 2021
The world’s most illustrious spy will meet The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on 28 September at the premiere of No Time to Die, the 25th film in the James Bond franchise. Daniel Craig, who has played the famous MI6 agent since 2006, will take his final curtain call in the role in the presence of royalty. To celebrate the 25th film in the…
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