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Royal Wedding Flowers: Sarah, Duchess of York

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23rd July 2020
The wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, on July 23rd 1986, was really rather floral indeed. We expect all brides to carry a bouquet but Sarah, unlike many women in recent royal history, chose to wear flowers in her hair, too. As she made her way into Westminster Abbey, this royal bride was surrounded by petals and all of them had special meanings for the brie.Sarah Ferguson packed a…
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Rare public appearance for the Duke of Edinburgh

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22nd July 2020
The Duke of Edinburgh was in good spirits as he carried out a rare engagement. Prince Philip handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Rifles in a short ceremony at Windsor Castle.Philip, who turned 99 just over a month ago, is passing the position on to the Duchess of Cornwall. Camilla was welcomed as the new Colonel-in-Chief with a brief ceremony at her own home, Highgrove House, over…
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Prince George at 7: looking back at his birth

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22nd July 2020
On 22 July 2013, The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to her first child. Today, as Prince George celebrates his seventh birthday, let’s take a look back at the day he was born.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were forced to announce the pregnancy earlier than they’d like, on 3 December 2012, when Kate was admitted to hospital for symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of…
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The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall: South West Tour, Day One

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21st July 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall began their annual visit to Cornwall and Devon on Monday.Prince Charles and Camilla visited the Tintagel Castle, one of the many castles found in the Cornwall region, and Prince Charles officially opened the Tintagel Footbridge, making him the first Duke of Cornwall in at least 500 years to enter the Tintagel Castle the way it was originally…
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