British Royals

The royal bride who had the last laugh by marrying her second choice prince

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26th July 2024
Mary of Teck, the fairytale princess who hid her story behind a wall of stone faced dedication to duty, was set on a path that would bring her a crown on July 6th 1893. On that summer’s day, she married the future George V in a huge royal wedding that turned them into a king and queen in waiting.The bride, whose parents had been so cash strapped that they had taken her and her siblings…
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The Duke of Kent pays visit to Kent

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26th July 2024
The Duke of Kent paid a visit to Dover on Wednesday, returning to Kent for an important engagement.The 88-year-old royal was on hand to celebrate the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s 200th anniversary with a visit to its Dover station.It was a full-circle…
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Inside the royal finances as the Sovereign Grant report is revealed

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25th July 2024
Buckingham Palace has released the 2023-2024 Sovereign Grant Report that provides detailed information on what funds were spent on the Sovereign and Occupied Royal Residences. It was shared that King Charles can expect to receive £45 million extra this year. The King receives money from the Sovereign Grant which is derived from the money generated from the Crown Estates. The money generated…
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Princess Anne's latest appearance takes her back to hospital - for a very good reason

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22nd July 2024
Princess Anne has returned to hospital but for a safer reason this time.The Princess Royal officially opened Worcestershire Hospital’s new Accident and Emergency department on Friday. She unveiled a plaque celebrating the new unit and commemorating the day, toured the new facilities, and met with staff members to discuss what they do and what their days look like.The £35 million…
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