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The 84 Year-Old Royal Mystery of Queen Elizabeth’s Uncle, Prince George, Duke of Kent
His titles are still used today by his descendants. But who was Prince George, Duke of Kent, the younger brother of King George VI whose death remains a royal mystery?
By Stephanie Bridger-Linning
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Do You Have What It Takes to Join King Charles’s Staff?
The royals are looking to fill a “pivotal” role at Sandringham Estate, the Norfolk home where they usually spend Christmas.
By Erin Vanderhoof
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Kate Middleton Has New Jewels—With a Special Throwback Significance
The $7,500 topaz earrings are by the same jewelry designer who made Princess Catherine's 2011 wedding gift from Michael and Carole Middleton.
By Erin Vanderhoof
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Tom Parker Bowles, Queen Camilla's Son, Plans for a Royal Christmas at Sandringham
Queen Camilla’s son will be there, suit and dinner jacket in hand, for the first time in a few years, but one of King Charles’—Prince Harry—reportedly won't.
By Kase Wickman
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How the Royal Family Celebrates Christmas
Opening presents on Christmas Eve, hilarious gag gifts and more ways the royals get into the holiday spirit.
By Hadley Hall Meares
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Princess Kate Reportedly Took a Trip to a 24-Hour Dance Music Festival
A source told the Daily Mail that the royal took a trip to the Houghton Festival in Norfolk over the weekend, joined by friends but without Prince William.
By Erin Vanderhoof
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King Charles III Makes His First Visit to Sandringham Estate as Its Owner
Amid speculation that the new monarch is winding down his mother’s Norfolk horse breeding operation, he made a trip to the estate where the royals normally spend Christmas.
By Erin Vanderhoof
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Queen Elizabeth Is Now Selling Her Own Brand of Dish Soap
The £15 liquid soap is made in collaboration with Norfolk Natural Living and has the scent of “coastal walks.”
By Emily Kirkpatrick
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Queen Elizabeth Heads to Sandringham to Commemorate the Anniversary of Her Father’s Death
The date, February 6, also marks the 70th anniversary of the monarch’s ascension to the throne, the longest reign in U.K. history.
By Emily Kirkpatrick
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Why Are Palace Sources Speculating About Meghan and Harry’s Christmas Plans?
Meghan and Harry have not announced their plans for the December holidays, but anonymous royal sources are already concerned that the couple is breaking the queen’s heart.
By Erin Vanderhoof
SPENCER
Spencer Primer: What to Know Before Seeing Kristen Stewart’s Princess Diana Movie
Some quick context about the royals’ strange holiday traditions—and Princess Diana’s feelings toward them.
By Julie Miller
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Prince Charles Discusses Turning Queen Elizabeth’s Sandringham Estate Into a “Fully Organic Operation”
The royal wants to demonstrate how to “work with Nature,” rather than embracing “the predominant, conventional system of industrialized agriculture.”
By Emily Kirkpatrick
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The Queen Is Renovating the Playground at Sandringham
The historically-inspired new structure will be open to the public, so don’t expect to see the royal kids around anytime soon.
By Erin Vanderhoof
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Why Harry and Meghan Won’t Be Spending Christmas With the Queen
Transatlantic travel isn’t a given in the COVID era, but Harry’s rocky relationship with his brother is also said to be playing a part.
By Katie Nicholl
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Will a New Royal Biography Finally Reveal Everything About the Sandringham Summit?
In Battle of Brothers, Robert Lacey reportedly got the inside scoop on what really happened when Harry confronted his family about leaving—including details about the queen’s anger.
By Erin Vanderhoof
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte Will Finally Join a Major Royal Christmas Tradition
Two of the youngest royals will be a welcome sight during the family's annual Christmas walk to church—but will they distract from another royal who will reportedly be there?
By Erin Vanderhoof
Royal Watch
Prince Philip Turned Over His License, But He Can Still Drive on Private Roads
After pleas from the Queen and Prince Charles, the 97-year-old royal came to the decision to hand in his license. Besides, he can still drive his beloved carriage.
By Katie Nicholl
A Royal Holiday
Meghan Markle Greets the Crowd Outside Her First Royal Family Christmas Celebration
The Queen extended an invitation to the soon-to-be royal, and made her support public during her annual Christmas address.
By Erika Harwood