ABERDEEN, Scotland, Aug. 24 (UPI) — Sarah Ferguson, duchess of York, appears to have gained support among Britain’s royal family based on a recent meeting in Scotland, a source says. More: continued here

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Sarah Ferguson, duchess of York, appears to have gained support among Britain’s royal family based on a recent meeting in Scotland, a source says.The unidentified source said the duchess was invited to stay at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish council area of Aberdeenshire by Queen Elizabeth II, who later also …

Sellers on eBay may be surprised to learn that their cast-offs are to feature as “works of art” at one of London’s most prominent galleries. The Independent (UK) 08/23/08 More: continued here

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