The late Queen Mother began the long-standing tradition when her posy was left at the grave in 1923 after her wedding to the Duke of York, later George VI. More: continued here
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With a playful smile and a tip of the helmet hundreds of officers opted for the ‘softy, softly’ approach to tame an estimated one million well-wishers. More: continued here
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The party which was organised on Facebook turned violent after music was turned off. Police were pelted with bottles as thousands rioted in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow. More: continued here
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The royal wedding guest list includes many foreign dignitaries and members of British aristocracy, but some unexpected celebrities, personal aides, friends and exes will also be in attendence. More: continued here
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Prince William and Kate Middleton married at Westminster Abbey on Friday in a sumptuous show of pageantry that attracted a huge world audience and breathed new life into the monarchy. More: continued here
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