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Royal Weddings: The wedding of Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon

Princess Margaret’s years as a single woman were followed with the most considerable interest in Britain, where there was a great deal of excitement over her choice of husband. It was assumed in 1955 that she would marry Peter Townsend. However, Townsend was a divorcee at a time when the Church of England wouldn’t allow the remarriage of a divorcee with a living former spouse. Princess…
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Prince Philip starts his day with a relaxing horse and carriage ride

He may be in his mid-90s, but Prince Philip is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. He was seen earlier this week starting his day with a refreshing horse and carriage ride around the grounds of Home Park, Windsor Castle. It may not be fast cars and roaring engines, but the Duke of Edinburgh looked right at home as he took the reins of the two-horse carriage and enjoyed some early…
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Royal Wedding Flowers: the Duchess of Cambridge

All brides need a bouquet and a royal bride is no different.  Flowers are as much a part of a wedding as the dress, the cake and the first kiss so as the countdown to the first Royal Wedding of 2018 hits its stride, Royal Central will be looking back at the bouquets borne by the brides of the House of Windsor. We start with the flowers carried by Catherine Middleton on April 29th 2011 as she…
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British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Prince Harry sends letter to bereaved parents after tragic death of soldier he served with

The family of a soldier Prince Harry served with in Afghanistan in 2008 have shared a letter the prince sent them following their son’s unexpected death. Warrant Officer Class 2 Nathan Hunt was found dead at his home on 2nd January of this year. Hunt joined the Royal Engineers before he turned 16 and served in Bosnia, Northern Ireland and Iraq in addition to serving several tours of Afghanistan.
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