Prince Philip

The Duke of Edinburgh's 100th birthday to be marked with a solar eclipse which will be visible across most of the UK

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10th June 2020
The Duke of Edinburgh will share his 100th birthday with a solar eclipse which will bevisible across most of Britain. In what is guaranteed to be a day of celebrations, June 10, 2021, will be a historic day as The Queen’s husband celebrates the centenary of his birth alongside the partial solar eclipse. For people living in the UK, a maximum of 35 per cent of the sun will be…
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Prince Philip

Buckingham Palace releases new photograph to mark the Duke of Edinburgh's 99th birthday

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9th June 2020
Buckingham Palace has released a new photograph to mark the 99th birthday of the Duke of Edinburgh. PHOTO CREDIT: PA/Steve Parsons (press handout) The photo was taken in the quadrangle of Windsor Castle at the beginning of June. The Queen and Prince Philip have been isolating in Windsor since March due to the ongoing public health emergency. This is the first time the Duke has been…
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Royal WeddingsThe Kents

Royal Wedding Flowers: the Kent Brides

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8th June 2020
Royal wedding bouquets are often overlooked but they are often filled with significance. As well as the myrtle that’s been a tradition since the time of Queen Victoria, these posies are filled with blooms that nod to history and highlight the romance that has brought a bride and groom together. Here’s a look back at the floral choices made by some of the House of Kent’s royal…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Before they were royal: The life of the Duchess of Cambridge

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7th June 2020
She’s the future queen consort, a mother of three – including a future king – and one of the most famous women in the world. But back in 1982, the future Duchess of Cambridge was just another baby in the nursery at Royal Berkshire Hospital. Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born in Reading, England, on 9 January 1982, the first child of Carole and Michael Middleton. A baby sister…
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