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It was the place where Catherine Middleton spent her last night both as a commoner and as a single woman.
Just before 11am on April 29th, 2011, Middleton exited The Goring Hotel through a long white tent and into the Queen’s 1977 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI.
From there, she and her father made the journey to Westminster Abbey, where the girl from Bucklebury would marry the second-in-line to the British throne. [Read more…]
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As the hours creep closer and closer to midnight, plans are being made for the year ahead.
What Kate Wore and royal photographer Mark Stewart have teamed up to create a 2016 calendar featuring some of Duchess of Cambridge’s most iconic images. [Read more…]
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In January of this year, Kensington Palace broke off from Clarence House in order to represent the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, whose household was created in 2009.
KP has been very active on social media, namely Twitter and Instagram. Family photos of the Cambridges were shared, as well as Prince Harry’s last weeks with the armed forces before retiring.
Tonight, just a few hours before the clock strikes twelve and a new year beckons us, KP put together a highlight reel fit for the attention span of Instagram: [Read more…]
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The Prince’s Palace of Monaco released a video on Facebook of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene with their one-year-old twins, Jacques and Gabriella.
The interview took place in early December, and a DVD was sent to citizens of Monaco recapping the twins’ first year. [Read more…]
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Did we have fun this year or what? Let’s look back on the royal year that was. [Read more…]
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Sitting at a desk in the 18th Century Room inside Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty gave her annual Christmas broadcast, a tradition started by her grandfather, George V at the family’s Sandringham home in 1932.
Family portraits including Princess Charlotte’s christening and Prince Charles’ wedding photo are on display in the background as Her Majesty spoke of the year that has past, and what lies ahead.
“I am looking forward to a busy 2016, though I have been warned I may have Happy Birthday sung to me more than once or twice,” the Queen, who will turn 90 on April 21st, said. [Read more…]
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Apologies for the delay in putting up stories about the Windsors from this weekend. I was soaked in equal parts Amaretto and Mexican dip.
There were few opportunities for a chat on Christmas Day, as the rain came down upon royal well-wishers outside the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Norfolk. William and Catherine (in a Sportmax coat) did not stop to greet people as they have in the past.
On Sunday, however, the Cambridges felt it was time for a do-over. So, they and the rest of the royal family gathered together and walked to service together. [Read more…]
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Happy Christmas!
Today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined the royal family for Christmas Service at St. Mary Magdalene Church.
Catherine wore a green belted coat with a festive hat, Aquatalia “Rhumba” boots and Kiki McDonough drop earrings, though to be a Christmas gift from William in 2011. [Read more…]
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Oh my GOD, look at these little butterballs.
While Princess Charlene posed ever so elegantly, Princess Gabriella chewed on an ornament/apple and looked at something off camera…as you do.
Meanwhile, Prince Albert held Prince Jacques, who was likely in the middle of water color class when he was commanded to appear in the family’s 2015 Christmas card. [Read more…]
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It was their first joint engagement since announcing plans to wed on November 16th, 2010. Prince William and the former Kate Middleton, in black court shoes, a Temperley London dress and a black blazer, attended The Christmas Spectacular In Aid Of Teenager Cancer Trust At The Thursford Collection in Norfolk.
The December 18th engagement was just a half hour away from their current home, Anmer Hall.
The Daily Mail covered the event, noticing that Catherine made sure “not to overshadow the Prince. [Read more…]