Queen Victoria is perhaps most famous for her dour look, girthy waistline, mourning dress and life of widowhood – essentially her later years. It is this period of her life…
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History postsRoyal ResidencesThe Victorians
Final years of Queen Victoria’s life take centre stage in Kensington Palace exhibition
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Diana’s landmine outfit plus other new pieces to go on display at Kensington Palace
The image of Diana, Princess of Wales, walking across a landmine field in Angola is now iconic: the Princess, wearing Halo Trust-branded protective vest and mask. This vest, plus other new outfits,…
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Royal NewsThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Duke of Cambridge praises Jonny Benjamin’s mental health work in foreword to new book
The Duke of Cambridge has written the foreword to ‘The Stranger on the Bridge: My Journey from Despair to Hope’, a book to support those with mental health issues. The…
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Royal NewsThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Prince Harry & Meghan choose charity donations instead of gifts for royal wedding
by Olivia Moranby Olivia MoranKensington Palace have today revealed more details about Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding plans, namely the charities the couple wish to support in lieu of any wedding gifts. Meghan and…
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Victoria’s emerald tiara from Albert & Fife tiara to go on display at Kensington Palace
Three tiaras once in the Royal Family are to go on display from Friday at Kensington Palace, as part of an updated exhibition on Queen Victoria. Her dazzling diamond and…
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George is ‘police-obsessed’ says William meeting winners of Met Excellence Awards with Harry
The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry met the winners of the Met Excellence Awards at Kensington Palace yesterday. The awards honour policemen and women who have gone ‘above and…
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Royal NewsThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Meghan to be baptised and confirmed into Church of England at Kensington Palace
by Olivia Moranby Olivia MoranMeghan Markle is to be baptised and confirmed into the Church of England in the coming weeks, before her upcoming wedding to Prince Harry in May, the Sunday Times reports.…
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Sculptor for William and Harry’s statue of Diana has been chosen
A sculptor has now been chosen to create the memorial statue of Diana, Princess of Wales, a statement from Prince William and Prince Harry announced. In the 20th anniversary year of…
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Royal NewsThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Duchess Kate attends gala dinner for children’s mental health
by Olivia Moranby Olivia MoranCatherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attended a gala dinner at Kensington Palace last night, held in honour of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families (AFNCCF). Kate is patron…
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Royal NewsThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
England U20 football team reception after taking George to school for Prince William
During a momentous day for his family, The Duke of Cambridge today hosted a reception for the England under 20 football team, who were crowned world champions during the summer.…
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William & Harry lay flowers for Diana after rainy garden tribute visit with Kate
On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Diana, Princess of Wales’ death, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry visited the White Garden tribute to her at…
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Royal NewsThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
William talks mental health with Lady Gaga, and George & Charlotte with CALMzine
The Duke of Cambridge and Lady Gaga have recorded a FaceTime conversation about mental health as part of Heads Together’s #oktosay campaign. During the chat, the pair spoke about being open about…
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Royal NewsThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Coldplay headline Harry’s Sentebale concert at Kensington Palace
Coldplay took to the stage at Kensington Palace last night, for Prince Harry’s concert to support his charity, Sentebale. Headlining the event just a few days after their Glastonbury set,…
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William, Kate & Harry host the Obamas for dinner & Prince George makes an appearance
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry hosted President Obama and the First Lady for dinner at Kensington Palace on Friday night, and unusually gave the press access…
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Royal NewsThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
William & Kate invite young leaders of India & Bhutan to Kensington Palace
This evening, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge opened their home to young future leaders of India and Bhutan ahead of their tour next week. William and Kate met Bhutanese…