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The Windsor Titles: Earl of Snowdon

The title, Earl of Snowden, was given to Anthony Armstrong-Jones by The Queen in October 1961 – nearly eighteen months after he had married Princess Margaret, the sister of Queen Elizabeth II. Though born in London, his family had a holiday home in North Wales where he stayed as a child, and this may have influenced his choice of title. There had been a little disquiet in some quarters at…
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Queen Victoria was not a bad mother, says writer of hit royal TV series

The creator of hit historical royal drama, Victoria, Daisy Goodwin, has spoken out about the unfair double standards female monarchs are judged by in comparison with their male counterparts. Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert had nine children. While their relationship is celebrated as a highly passionate and successful partnership, Victoria’s bond with her children is seen very…
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This Week in Royal Fashion: St Patrick's Day, Joint Engagement for The Queen and Kate, & Zara and Princess Anne at Cheltenham

March continues to be a busy royal month, and we saw the Duchess of Cambridge take on three engagements this week, including one with The Queen. Meanwhile, Zara Tindall had a fantastic style week at the Cheltenham Races, putting a spotlight on British designers. Note: Meghan…
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Royal Caribbean Tour Recap: The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall in St. Kitts and Nevis

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited St. Kitts and Nevis on Thursday, and though the weather dampened part of the day, it was still an action-packed itinerary. Prince Charles and Camilla began their visit at the airport, where they were received by the Governor-General of St. Kitts, Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton and took part in an official welcome ceremony. Embed from Getty…
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The Queen sends messages to countries affected by Cyclone Idai

The Queen has made a personal donation to an organisation helping those affected by Cyclone Idai. Her Majesty has also written to the countries affected by the natural disaster – Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. The cyclone, which hit parts of southern Africa last week, has claimed hundreds of lives and the United Nations says it has triggered a ”massive disaster” which could…
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