British Royals

Queen Victoria's Coronation fascinated Americans just as British Royal Family does now

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11th July 2017
When Prince William and Kate Middleton walked down the aisle 23 million Americans tuned in to watch. Due to the time differences, this meant that those millions had to get up incredibly early. Every single detail of the wedding was covered. From the appearance of Kate’s tiara to the wedding invitations and royal etiquette.  Hotels around the US held watch parties and many held their…
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On This Day in 1982: The Queen fends off bedroom intruder

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9th July 2017
On this day in 1982, an intruder managed to evade security and break into Buckingham Palace making his way into The Queen’s bedroom whilst she was in residence. This incident is to this day one of the worst royal security breaches in modern history, with The Queen only managing to get help when she offered the intruder a cigarette. The intruder was an unemployed decorator, Michael Fagan…
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British Royals

William and Harry: ''Diana was best mum in the world''

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8th July 2017
Prince William and Prince Harry looked full of nostalgia as they flipped through a photo album that Diana, Princess of Wales, collated more than 20 years ago. In a promo released by ITV for the new documentary, Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy, the two brothers chat as they recall precious moments they spent with their late mother before her tragic death in 1997. Holding a photo of himself…
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Prince Harry has advice for phone addicts

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6th July 2017
If you are one of those who spend a large chunk of their day on the grid switching over from one social feed to another without taking their eyes off their phone, then Prince Harry has a warning for you. Speaking at a panel event entitled “Encouraging Happy Young Minds”…
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Prince Philip presides over his final Duke of Edinburgh reception before retirement

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6th July 2017
Prince Philip has presided over what is thought to be his last presentation reception for the Duke of Edinburgh Award – a scheme he founded 60 years ago. According to The Royal Diary which lists future engagements each member of The Royal Family will attend, the 96-year-old Prince only has four more events to attend before his retirement. In May, it was announced that the 96-year-old Prince…
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