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Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning British monarch, ruling for 70 years until her death in 2022. She oversaw the transformation of the British Empire into the Commonwealth and was a symbol of stability and continuity.
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From the moment they are born until the day they take their final breath, senior members of the Royal Family are in the public eye. While Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are deviating from this by choosing not to publically announce the arrival of their first child the day they…
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Last year, US president Donald Trump took a break from golfing and live-tweeting Fox News to visit the United Kingdom. Hundreds of thousands of protesters greeted him in London, flying a vibrant, 20 foot tall blimp, depicting POTUS as a wailing, diaper-clad baby. An activist group raised more than $45K…
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At the 91st Academy Awards, the competition for Best Actress was steep. The nominees included Lady Gaga, who shined in the crowd-pleaser A Star Is Born; Yalitza Aparicio, a former schoolteacher plucked from obscurity to star in Roma, her first acting role; Melissa McCarthy, an actress known for comedy, who…
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Last week, Prince Philip was involved in a car crash in Norfolk. The 97-year-old duke of Edinburgh was unhurt in the incident, but two women who were also involved needed hospital treatment. They have since been discharged. "I saw a black, 4x4 type car on its side and me and…
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There's one phrase that every newly-wedded couple simply can't stand - and you know exactly the one we're talking about... "Soon enough, there'll be the pitter-patter of tiny feet." But, as a comfort to all of you who've recently tied the knot and keep on getting asked this question by…
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We're two days into 2019, and by now you've probably already broken your New Year's resolutions. Don't worry, there's always next year! It's easy to make plans to eat healthier, exercise every day, and stop drinking placenta smoothies, but difficult to put those plans into practice. That is, unless you're…
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Merry Christmas, everyone! As the year 2018 enters its final two weeks, we're all making our way back home to our families and loved ones, and you can bet your bottom dollar we'll be eating a ton of food. But no matter how much you love your family or how…
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As an age-old institution, the British royal family is steeped in strange traditions and odd rituals. Some of them we're familiar with, such as the Queen giving a speech on Christmas day each year, and others we're less aware of - for instance, the practice of keeping six ravens at…
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Everyone knows that a meeting with the royals goes hand-in-hand with certain rules. One person who didn't seem to give a damn about these though? Michelle Obama. During a 2009 reception, the then-First Lady threw the rulebook out of the window, going in to hug Queen Elizabeth II. The breach of royal…
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Forget Marvel's The Avengers - the most ambitious crossover event in history is a photo of Prince Charles' entire dynasty. Think about it. You haven't seen all those royals assembled for a photo, have you? If you're American, and trying to comprehend the significance, imagine the very first photo of…
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When we look at Prince Charles, we see a future king, a humanitarian, a son to Queen Elizabeth and a husband to Camilla. But one of his roles that is perhaps is not talked about enough is grandfather. Between him and his wife Camilla, the 69-year-old has eight grandchildren and step-grandchildren, and it…
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We're used to life-size cardboard cutouts, posters and teddy bears, but what about life-size cakes? Surely we need more of them? Don't worry though, baker Laura Mason has this under control. She is the woman responsible for making a human-sized chocolate cake of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Weighing 20 stone, the…
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There's a reason why Chrissy Teigen is widely regarded as the queen of Instagram: she'd genuinely go to any lengths to go viral, and her sense of style is absolutely impeccable. Bearing that in mind, Halloween is the perfect holiday for her, and you'd expect her costume to be top-notch…
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The royal wedding made for a summer spectacle which captured the hearts of the world. In a somewhat unlikely union, an American TV star married a British prince less than two years after they started dating. However, amongst the cheer and joviality, the £32m ($45m) price tag also hit the…
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are currently on their royal tour, checking out all the sights in Australia. I was hoping they'd go to the Outback, and watch kangaroo boxing with some VB-chugging, Winny Blue-smoking bogans, but apparently, that's not on the agenda. Instead, the royal couple went to Melbourne…
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It seems like a dream job to be a duchess, traveling the world, wearing fabulous outfits and and waving at people. (The muscles in your waving hand get so strong.) However, former actress Meghan Markle has discovered that following the Royal Family's strict sartorial rules isn't easy. The Queen insists…
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Yesterday, fans of the royal family around the world were delighted to hear that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first child. In an official announcement on Instagram, Kensington Palace wrote: "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess…
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The nuptials of the Queen's granddaughter, Princess Eugenie, and Jack Brooksbank took place today at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, and it was just beautiful. The bride's dress, which featured a full-length train, was designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos, who founded British label Peter Pilotto. The neckline folded…
