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King Edward VIII and the coins that never were: As exhibition reveals monarch’s portrait and scrapped coinage, historian IAN LLOYD tells how ‘vain’ monarch fell out with the Royal Mint over his desire to sit looking left

King Edward VIII was famed for his vanity.  As a young man he flouted tradition by wearing the latest fashions, especially flannel trousers with sports coats, ‘turn-ups’ on his trousers and plus-fours for golf.  His distinctive way of fixing his necktie has gone down in the history books as the …

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The problem with Harry in royal circles? He’s left behind feelings of disgust, is accused of wreaking Biblical vengeance… and some vow never to speak to him again. Read REBECCA ENGLISH’S unrivalled report

The words could not be more poignant in the circumstances. On the eve of his 40th birthday tomorrow, Prince Harry stressed the importance of family by emailing the US magazine People to tell them ‘The greatest gift I’ve ever been given is, without doubt, is my kids. I enjoy watching …

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When Prince Harry was the cheekiest member of the Royal Family: As he prepares to celebrate milestone birthday… 40 times the Duke of Sussex made us all laugh

Since he married Meghan Markle, he’s been striving to be known as a ‘humanitarian’, mental health campaigner and environmental activist.  Prince Harry, who turns 40 tomorrow, has certainly changed a lot since his younger days. Gone is the wild young prince of old, and with us now is the more …

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Creepy crawlies or misunderstood beauties? Royal Mail unveils stunning set of spider stamps (and they make your post look like it’s infested!)

Arachnophobes may soon drop their post in horror as the Royal Mail has revealed new stamps featuring UK spiders.  Ten of the web-weaving wonders found on British shores feature in the collection, including the cucumber spider, so called for its light green abdomen. There’s also the ladybird spider, named after …

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King Frederik of Denmark puts on a sophisticated naval display as he and his wife Queen Mary disembark from Dannebrog yacht – bringing an end to the royal sailing season

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark put on a sophisticated naval display as they marked the end of the royal sailing season. The couple officially disembarked from the Dannebrog royal ship in Copenhagen earlier this morning, signalling a finish of their traditional summer tour at sea, which kicked off in May. …

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Princess Margaret wore them, and Kate, Meghan and other royal women have followed in her footsteps – so why are ‘super regal’ cape dresses so popular?

Cape dresses have long been a hallmark of royal elegance, merging regal tradition with modern sophistication.  From opulent state occasions to glamorous red carpets, these garments have been worn by royal women across the globe, symbolising both authority and grace.  A classic cape silhouette offers a versatile way to cover …

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