Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen hails Olympic athletes as an ''inspiration'' in special message marking the end of Tokyo 2020

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9th August 2021
The Queen has sent her congratulations to athletes from Britain and the Commonwealth as the Tokyo Olympic Games come to a close. In a special message released just hours after the XXXII Olympiad ended, The Queen described those who had taken part as an ”inspiration” in ”unique and challenging times”.# The full message, sent on August 9th 2021, reads: I send my…
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British RoyalsThe Gloucesters

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend Chelsea Pensioners Founder's Day Parade

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6th August 2021
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have been out on an engagement while many of the royals are off for holidays. The pair visited the Royal Hospital Chelsea to attend the annual Founder’s Day Parade with the Duke there as the Reviewing Officer.  The Royal Hospital Chelsea is the home of the Chelsea Pensioners. The Chelsea Pensioners, known for their striking scarlet coats, are retired…
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British RoyalsPrincess Anne and Family

Princess Anne carries out investiture

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5th August 2021
The Princess Royal presided over an Investiture Ceremony at St James’s Palace, awarding Britons for their work in fields including healthcare, justice, and arts and culture. Among those honoured was Claire Horton, the chief executive of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, who was named a Commander of the British Empire for her services to animal welfare. Speaking to the press afterwards, she…
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FeaturesThe Sussexes

The Duchess of Sussex at 40: Marrying into the Royal Family

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4th August 2021
An actress from California, Meghan Markle, probably never thought she would marry into one of the most famous families in the world, let alone become a duchess. In honour of her 40th birthday, Royal Central is taking a look at the romance between Meghan and Prince Harry that led to a fairytale wedding. In June 2016, Prince Harry began a relationship with Meghan after the two were set up on a…
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