British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Duke and Duchess of Sussex to visit Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition

On Tuesday, 17 July the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall in London to view the Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition. Exploring the historic life and experiences of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918 – 2013), the exhibition marks the centenary of his birth and provides insight into his inspirational journey. From a young freedom fighter to an…
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British RoyalsFeaturesHistoryInsightQueen Elizabeth IIThe Netherlands

The Dutch state visit to the UK: history and memories

The official announcement that King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands will make a state visit to the UK this autumn is confirmation of a long-awaited and hotly anticipated trip. The visit will run between October 23rd and 24th and will see the Dutch royals hosted at Buckingham Palace. Ahead of the visit, Royal Central looks back at past trips between the two nations. One of the…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth kicks off Holyrood Week after falling ill

What illness? The Queen has travelled to Scotland where she is kicking off Holyrood Week only a few days after falling ill. Last Thursday, Her Majesty had to cancel her engagement at St Paul’s Cathedral after not feeling well, but faster them someone half her age, she is back at work again. Arriving in the sunny weather with a dress to coloured matched to the sun, The Queen was welcomed by…
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The Kents

The Duchess of Kent gives an extremely rare interview ahead of Wimbledon

The Duchess of Kent has conducted an extremely rare interview in which she reflects on her love of tennis ahead of the start of Wimbledon. Speaking to the BBC’s Simon McCoy, the Duchess, who prefers to be known as Katherine Kent, spoke of her time as a member of The Royal Family at Wimbledon, and her memories of the occasion, including when she consoled Jana Novotna in the 1993…
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