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Who is the Duchess of Sussex?

Rachel Meghan Markle was born on 4 August 1981 in Los Angeles, California’s West Park Hospital to Doria (a therapist and social worker) and Thomas W. Markle. She is of mixed-race with her mother being African-American and her father being of Dutch and Irish descent. Meghan is the youngest of Thomas Markle’s three children and the only child of Doria. She has an older half-sister, Samantha…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Was The Queen jealous of Jackie Kennedy?

Netflix’s hit drama, The Crown, is pushing the limits this season when it suggests The Queen was jealous of Jackie Kennedy. The show has previously said that the storyline, while they follow history, does take creative liberties. According to The Telegraph, one episode…
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"It nearly finished me;" Prince Charles recalls the death of his first racehorse

Princes William and Harry love motorbikes; their father has a passion for horses and horse racing. Prince Charles hasn’t competed on horseback for years, but it’s still in his blood. In a rare show of intense emotion, Prince Charles opened up to the racing presenter, Brough Scott and ITV about losing his favourite racehorse, Allibar. The Prince lost his horse during a routine training…
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Friends & family of The Queen & Duke of Edinburgh attend Platinum Anniversary celebrations

Around 140 guests attended dinner at Windsor Castle on Monday evening in celebration of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh’s 70th wedding anniversary. Hosted by Her Majesty and Prince Philip, family and friends of the couple attended the private celebrations at the castle for the Platinum Anniversary. Matt Holyoak/CameraPress Among the guests were the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge and…
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The Queen honours the Duke of Edinburgh for his services to the Sovereign

The Queen has been pleased to honour her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, for his services to the Sovereign. Her Majesty has appointed Prince Philip to be a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO). Matt Holyoak/CameraPress The Duke’s appointment to the Royal Victorian Order comes on the day when he and The Queen are celebrating 70 years of marriage. Unlike most honours…
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