Prince PhilipThe Yorks

Prince Andrew takes over from the Duke of Edinburgh as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards

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2nd December 2017
The Queen has formally approved the appointment of The Duke of York as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, taking over the Duke of Edinburgh’s responsibilities. In another relinquishment of his duties, 96-year-old Prince Philip has passed down task of being Colonel of the guards to his son, Prince Andrew,The Duke of Edinburgh has been Colonel of the Grenadier Guards since 1975.The…
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An American perspective: Prince Harry to marry Meghan Markle

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1st December 2017
Our Europe Editor, Brittani Barger, from Tennessee, U.S.A, shares her thoughts on the announcement of fellow American, Meghan Markle’s engagement to Prince Harry. Earlier this week Clarence House announced that Prince Harry was to marry American actress Meghan Markle, and it has since been confirmed that it will take place in May 2018 at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. Of course…
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British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Opinion: Meghan Markle should consider taking a page out of the royal Scandinavian social book

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30th November 2017
Meghan Markle has a huge learning curve to overcome as she’s poised to join the Royal Family as Prince Harry’s wife and the next working member of the Firm. I’ve often thought the British royals are more formal and less approachable than other European monarchies, particularly those of Sweden and Denmark. The Windsors communicate to the world through social media but rather…
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Buckingham Palace Confirms The Queen Will Attend Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding

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29th November 2017
It was confirmed yesterday that the Queen will attend Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding next spring. As the Head of the Church of England, which teaches that marriage is a lifelong institution, it was thought that the Queen may not attend her grandson’s wedding as his fiancée Meghan is a divorcee, and this will be her second marriage. The Queen did not attend Prince Charles’s wedding…
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