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Why Prince Andrew needs to move out of Royal Lodge – right now: The outcast Duke of York has to protect his daughters, writes ANGELA MOLLARD

Anyone watching Prince Andrew’s interview with Newsnight’s Emily Maitlis five years ago will understand exactly why the Duke won’t move out of Royal Lodge. Not only is he pompous, self-regarding and woefully deficient in empathy, he clearly finds it challenging to see another’s point of view. Fair enough that he …

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Happy birthday, Princess Marie-Chantal! Glamorous Greek royal who worked for famed artist before launching her clothing brand celebrates milestone

She experienced ‘love at first sight’ with Prince Pavlos, heir to the Greek throne. However, Marie-Chantal of Greece’s luxurious lifestyle began long before her royal marriage. Her billionaire father, Robert Miller, is renowned for founding the Duty Free Shopping chain. She is also a successful clothing designer with a celebrity …

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Prince Harry at 40: Called Henry only when he was very naughty (quite often), how the cheeky Duke of Sussex endeared himself to millions… before marriage changed everything, writes royal expert CHARLES RAE

The Duke of Sussex was a cuddly child who was fearless and mischievous even at a young age. Prince Henry Charles Albert David – the second son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana – was born weighing 6lb 14oz, at 4.20pm on September 15, 1984. He made his first public …

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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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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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