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US State Visit, Day One - what to expect

The State Visit to the United Kingdom by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, gets under way in just a few hours time. The Queen will welcome Mr Trump and his wife, Melania, to the country as they begin a three day trip. As this controversial and historic State Visit finally starts, Royal Central runs down what to expect from day one. Buckingham Palace You’re going to see a lot…
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This Week in Royal Fashion: Buckingham Palace Garden Party and Crown Princess Victoria at the ALMA Prize

The garden party season is coming to an end, but we were treated with another afternoon of spring fashion on Wednesday, plus Crown Princess Victoria took a favourite dress for an outing at the ALMA Prize ceremony in Stockholm. Let’s take a look at the fashion details: Buckingham Palace garden party The Queen always looks stunning in pink, and the pastel candy pink shade she chose for the…
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Paris plans to name square after Diana, Princess of Wales

The city of Paris in France has announced plans to name a square after Diana, Princess of Wales, at the site of the 1997 car crash that claimed her life and that of her companion Dodi Fayed and the driver of the car, Henri Paul. The square is adjacent to the Alma Tunnel where the accident happened. The square is currently named after Maria Callas, an opera singer. The city council will vote next…
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Etchings of royal family by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert go on display for first time

Both Queen Victoria and Prince Albert enjoyed exploring their artistic sides, and this summer a series of 20 never-before-seen etchings created by the couple will go on view at the British Museum. The museum will host a free display titled “At Home: Royal Etchings by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert,” beginning in July. Victoria and Albert took up etching as newlyweds in the 1840s and…
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