British Royals

Who was Frances Shand Kydd - Mother to Diana, Princess of Wales?

Throughout her life, Diana, Princess of Wales was one of the most photographed people in the world. From the moment she started dating Prince Charles, the cameras followed her everywhere she went. But, there is a lot unknown about Diana’s early life including her parents’ divorce and why her father had sole custody. Diana’s mother, Frances Shand Kydd was born as Frances Ruth Roche in 1936…
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The Royal Week, in pictures

Seven days and dozens of images to tell the royal story. In a year when everything has changed, the constant of monarchy is being challenged in a new and uncertain way. As Europe’s ruling dynasties, like the rest of us, continue to feel our way through a world where all is…
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Duke of Cambridge sends condolences to Kuwait

Following the death of the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, on 29 September, the Duke of Cambridge has sent a condolence message to the people of Kuwait. Prince William met the Emir on his visit to Kuwait in December 2019. He also toured Oman at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. William said: “I was saddened to hear of the passing of His…
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The Kents

ROYAL WEDDING: Princess Alexandra's granddaughter Flora Ogilvy marries at St James's Palace

Flora Oglivy, Princess Alexandra’s 25-year-old granddaughter, married over the weekend in the Chapel Royal of St James’s Palace. Flora, who is the eldest child of James and Julia Ogilvy, married Swedish national Timothy Vesterberg on Saturday. Only a small group of family and friends could attend the ceremony due to strict regulations to try and tackle the ongoing public health…
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The Edinburghs

Prince Edward makes a surprise visit to the Isle of Wight

The Earl of Wessex made an unexpected visit to the Isle of Wight on Tuesday to learn about the community’s handling of the global health emergency first hand. Prince Edward’s trip to the island came as something of a surprise, with those involved not knowing who their VIP visitor was until he arrived. The Earl arrived at West Wight Sports and Community Centre by helicopter, where he met…
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