It has been one of the most remarkable royal stories, filled with hard work, heartache and – ultimately – joy. As Queen Camilla celebrates her 78th birthday today, her journey to the upper echelons of the Royal Family has been far from straightforward. Indeed, for many years it wasn’t even clear if she …
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A life in the spotlight comes with its drawbacks – many of which the Royal Family are all too aware of. As well as intense media scrutiny, the royals have also faced attempted kidnappings, home invasions and even assassination plots. In light of these threats the most famous family in …
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Widely considered to have been one of the most famous people in the world while she was alive, protecting Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most daunting security tasks of her reign. However, in July 1982, the biggest safeguarding breaches in royal history would reveal major flaws in how …
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The founder of the Princess Diana Museum has revealed that she has taken out a fourth mortgage in order to secure the almost multi-million dollar famous wardrobe. Renae Plant went to Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles on Thursday and shelled out nearly $1.9 million on 35 ensembles worn by Princess Diana …
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On June 29, 1994, Princess Diana attended a dinner at the Serpentine Gallery in London, fully aware that her husband Charles would be admitting to his affair with Camilla that same night on TV. Determined to make a lasting impression, she chose to wear a daring black dress by designer …
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The history of the Royal Family is made up of heirs and spares. King Charles was born an heir and was addressed as Your Royal Highness even as a baby. Before the birth of Prince William, Prince Andrew was a spare for Charles. But the late Queen was neither, born …
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Earlier this week, Meghan Markle made the grand announcement she would soon be launching her lifestyle brand’s first ever wine. The Duchess of Sussex, who revealed her love of a tipple on her recent Netflix show, has unveiled her first foray into the market with a Napa Valley rosé wine. It is sourced from the famous …
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We often don’t realise the extent to which royals and celebrities are run by their private behind-the-scenes staff. Not only do these public relations professionals draft statements and plan coverage on their employer’s behalf, they are also usually their closest advisors. So when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the …
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A former private secretary to King Charles and Princess Diana has died aged 91. Major General Sir Christopher Airy was hired to bring stability to the warring royal couple’s marriage in 1990, but he lasted less than a year in the role. Sir Christopher, a former Grenadier Guards officer and …
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Today marks the 21st wedding anniversary of Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI of Spain. The royal couple tied the knot on May 22, 2004, in a glittering ceremony at Madrid’s Almudena Cathedral, where then-Crown Prince Felipe married news anchor Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano. Letizia captivated the crowd as she walked …
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