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‘The Carrie Diaries’ Goes Royal Wedding! [PHOTOS]

February 4th, 2013 // Leave a Comment
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Princess Diana Prince Charles Leave St Paul's Cathedral London 1981
Princess Diana Prince Charles Kiss Balcony Buckingham Palace 1981
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Princess Diana Spencer Family Tiara St Paul's Cathedral
Carrie Bradshaw Princess Diana CW The Carrie Diaries
Carrie Bradshaw Princess Diana CW The Carrie Diaries
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Oh, stop it.  I think I might love Carrie Bradshaw in high school more than I love Carrie Bradshaw in her 30s.

In tonight’s episode (“Fright Night”) Bradshaw (played by AnnaSophia Robb) dresses up as Diana, Princess of Wales on her wedding day.  She takes along Walt as her Prince Charles (albeit it a better-looking one).

Bradshaw gets an A for effort, even if her Emanuel knock-off isn’t nearly as poofy as Diana’s was.  Read More »

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The Duchess Diary: Kate Middleton’s Dad To Get A Peerage Title? [VIDEO]

February 1st, 2013 // Leave a Comment
HM's Jubilee Gifts
Ascot Races
Jewels and animals, to name a few! Read More »
Elizabeth's 1947 Speech
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Carole & Pippa Middleton
Pippa Carole Middleton Take Stroll Through Kings Road London
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Where's the girl power, Queen Bea?

When Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands announced she will abdicate the throne in favor of her son, Prince Willem-Alexander, few eyebrows were raised.

The more important matter was whether or not Queen Elizabeth, 86, would ever do the same.  The answer is a simple “no,” but it’s a valid question, given Her Majesty’s age.

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Prince Charles Camilla Duchess Cornwall Ride London Underground Celebrate 150th Anniversary
Prince Charles Camilla Duchess Cornwall Ride London Underground Celebrate 150th Anniversary
Prince Charles Camilla Duchess Cornwall Ride London Underground Celebrate 150th Anniversary
Prince Charles Camilla Duchess Cornwall Ride London Underground Celebrate 150th Anniversary
Prince Charles Camilla Duchess Cornwall Ride London Underground Celebrate 150th Anniversary
Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall celebrate 150 years of the London Underground with a ride on a tube train
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However, the Queen took her vows very seriously on June 2nd, 1953 and will remain sovereign until her very last breath.  Read More »

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Prince William Waves Westminster Abbey Wedding
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Prince Charles And Camilla Make Sure They Weren’t Pickpocketed On The Tube [PHOTOS]

January 30th, 2013 // 1 Comment
Prince Charles Camilla Duchess Cornwall Ride London Underground Celebrate 150th Anniversary
Prince Charles Camilla Duchess Cornwall Ride London Underground Celebrate 150th Anniversary
Prince Charles Camilla Duchess Cornwall Ride London Underground Celebrate 150th Anniversary
Prince Charles Camilla Duchess Cornwall Ride London Underground Celebrate 150th Anniversary
Prince Charles Camilla Duchess Cornwall Ride London Underground Celebrate 150th Anniversary
Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall celebrate 150 years of the London Underground with a ride on a tube train
Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall celebrate 150 years of the London Underground with a ride on a tube train
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Arriving at Farringdon tube station in their Bentley this morning, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were handed special edition Oyster cards (tube passes) for a ride to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the London Underground.

camilla and kate enjoy the queen's diamond jubilee celebrations
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall Catherine Duchess Cambridge Diamond Jubilee Reception Guildhall London England
Senior Royals Service Thanksgiving St. Paul's Cathedral London
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall Duke And Duchess Of Cornwall Thames River Jubilee Pageant London
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall Duchess Of Cambridge Thames River Jubilee Pageant London
Queen Elizabeth Camilla Duchess Cornwall Tom Jones Diamond Jubilee Concert Buckingham Palace
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Prince Harry Thames River Jubilee Pageant London
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According to the Daily Mail, Farringdon Station was one of the first to be built in 1863 and is known as “the birthplace” of the tube.

The Mail (and a few other outlets) noticed that the train that the couple took was clean, on time and air conditioned, something that is not always true of public transportation (can I get an amen?).  Read More »

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Will And Kate’s Dog, Lupo Named One Of Tatler’s Most Fascinating People

January 29th, 2013 // 2 Comments

Mmmmmk, so Tatler Magazine has named the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge‘s cocker spaniel one of Britain’s most fascinating people.

What?

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Catherine Duchess Of Cambridge Alexander McQueen Dress Gardens By The Bay Singapore
Catherine Duchess Of Cambridge Alexander McQueen Dress Gardens By The Bay Singapore
Catherine Duchess Of Cambridge Alexander McQueen Dress Gardens By The Bay Singapore
Prince William Catherine Duchess Of Cambridge Alexander McQueen Gardens By The Bay
Catherine Duchess Of Cambridge Alexander McQueen Dress Gardens By The Bay Singapore
Catherine Duchess Of Cambridge Alexander McQueen Dress Gardens By The Bay Singapore
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Lupo was one of the society’s magazine’s most searched-for personalities on its website.

Lupo is Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge’s cocker spaniel and, joyfully, he has started to make public appearances at polo matches if his master is competing. Lives in North Wales (he’s wonderful at keeping Kate company while William is away on RAF business) and LOVES Prince Harry. Can’t stand tabloid intrusions, has a dedicated Twitter account.

The March issue is available on newsstands everywhere this Friday.  On its site, Tatler instructs reaers to “study very closely indeed.  You need to know who they are.”

lupo and kate take a stroll near kensington palace
Duchess Catherine Hat Shearling Coat Kensington Gardens Lupo
Duchess Catherine Hat Shearling Coat Kensington Gardens Lupo
Duchess Catherine Hat Shearling Coat Kensington Gardens Lupo
Duchess Catherine Hat Shearling Coat Kensington Gardens Lupo
Duchess Catherine Hat Shearling Coat Kensington Gardens Lupo
Duchess Catherine Hat Shearling Coat Kensington Gardens Lupo
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Sorry Charlie: Queen Elizabeth Won’t Give Up The Throne [PHOTOS]

January 29th, 2013 // Leave a Comment
Queen Beatrix Netherlands Celebrates Queen Margrethe II Birthday
Queen Beatrix Netherlands Queen Elizabeth Sovereign's Luncheon Windsor Castle
Queen Beatrix Netherlands Prince Willem Alexander Heir To Throne Pushkin Fine Arts Museum 2001
Prince Willem Alexander Princess Maxima Dutch Visit Caribbean
Queen Beatrix Netherlands Luxembourg Official Visit
Princess Maxima Prince Willem Alexander Brunei Official Visit
King Albert Belgium Queen Beatrix Prince Philip Queen Elizabeth French First Lady Bernadette Chirac D Day 60th Anniversary 2004
Queen Elizabeth Greets Queen Beatrix Rotterdam Airport 2007
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The Queen Through The Years
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Yesterday, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands really let down the sisterhood by announcing she will abdicate the Dutch throne come April 30th.  Her mother, Queen Juliana and grandmother, Queen Wilhemina each did the same when they reached their seventies, so when the announcement came yesterday, royal watchers weren’t surprised.

Today, the question on everyone’s mind is: “Will Queen Elizabeth do the same?”

Certainly not.  Her Majesty took a vow of duty on June 2nd, 1953 and dedicated her “whole life, whether it be long or short” to serving as sovereign on her 21st birthday.  The job is a lifelong commitment and, in my mind, can’t just be passed down to the heir because one grows tired of ruling his or her country.

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Princess Caroline Of Monaco Luxembourg Royal Wedding Dinner Gala
Countess Louisa de Lannoy Count Christian de Lannoy Luxembourg Royal Wedding Gala Dinner
Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Luxembourg Royal Wedding Dinner Gala
Princess Mathilde of Belgium Luxembourg Royal Wedding Dinner Gala
Viviane Reding Vice President European Commission Gala Dinner Royal Wedding Luxembourg
Crown Prince Willem Alexander Princess Maxima of The Netherlands Luxembourg Royal Wedding Dinner Gala
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I emailed Richard Palmer of the Daily Express, a veteran royal reporter whose opinion on the matter I was quite curious about.  I asked Palmer if this was at all possible in England, a question I knew the answer to before he even had a chance to respond.

“You never know what might happen,” Palmer wrote, “but we are always led to believe by historians and royal advisers that the Brits just don’t go in for it.   Read More »

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Queen Elizabeth Continues Her Reign Party Into 2013 [PHOTOS]

January 28th, 2013 // Leave a Comment
Queen Elizabeth Golden State Carriage Golden Jubilee 2002
Queen Elizabeth Portrait Sir Terence Cuneo Summer Opening Buckingham Palace 2003
Coronation Invite 1953 For Prince Charles
Curator Caroline de Guitaut Inspects Coronation Outfits Princess Anne Prince Charles
Princess Anne Prince Charles Coronation Outfits 60th Anniversary
Prince Charles 1953 Coronation Outfit Summer Exhibit 2013
Prince Charles 1953 Coronation Outfit Summer Exhibit 2013
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2013 may not see as many celebratory events as 2012, but there is still much to pop out the champers for this year.  Though she did ascend the throne on February 6th, 1952 upon the death of her father, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth’s coronation took place a year later on June 2nd, 1953.

Millions worldwide listened to the radio broadcast, and many were able to view the proceedings on live television.  Prince Charles was allowed to attend the historical occasion, but Princess Anne – just two at the time – was a bit too young and therefore had to hang back at Buckingham Palace.

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Queen Elizabeth Girls Of Great Britain And Ireland Tiara Dublin Castle 2011
Queen Elizabeth Imperial Crown Parliament
Queen Elizabeth Prince Philip Glance Each Other Official Reception Papau New Guinea
Queen Elizabeth State Opening Parliament Bahamas Silver Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Grand Duchess Vladamir Official Visit Neap
Pope John Paul II Her Majesty Qeen Elizabeth Exchange Gifts
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Still, the spare and then-heir got dolled up for the occasion in designs by Miss Hodgson of Sloane Street, according to the Daily Mail.

Buckingham Palace has announced events to commemorate the anniversary, with a service at Westminster Abbey on June 4th at 11am, to be attended by Her Majesty and members of the royal family.  According to Sky News reporter Paul Harrison, the Queen will travel to the abbey in a car, rather than a state landau. Read More »

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Kate Middleton Accepts Honorary Membership At All England Club

January 25th, 2013 // Leave a Comment
Elizabeth & Catherine
Queen Elizabeth Kate Middleton Buckingham Palace wedding dress display
The Queen and The Duchess view her McQueen wedding gown. 14 Photos »
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Prince William Colonel Irish Guards Uniform Catherine Middleton Wedding Dress
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Kate Middleton, The Duchess of Cambridge, applauds as Andy Murray celebrates his win against Richard Gasquet of France at Wimbledon

Yesterday, the Daily Mail‘s Richard Kay revealed that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge accepted an honorary membership at the prestigious All England Club.  Her Royal Highness is a keen tennis fan, having attended several Wimbledon matches at the historic club.

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Kate Pippa Middleton Royal Box Wimbledon 2012 Mens Championship
Kate Pippa Middleton Royal Box Wimbledon 2012 Mens Championship
Kate Pippa Middleton Royal Box Wimbledon 2012 Mens Championship
Kate Middleton Animated Faces WImbledon Match Day 9 Royal Box
Kate Middleton Animated Faces WImbledon Match Day 9 Royal Box
Kate Pippa Middleton Royal Box Wimbledon 2012 Mens Championship
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“The Duchess was pleased to accept the kind offer, particularly given her interest in tennis,” a royal aide said.  Catherine is already an honorary member of the Queen’s Club in West London.

Some say she may be offered the position of club president once its current holder, the Duke of Kent, 77, steps down.

The new member will most likely be watching this year’s tournament from Kensington Palace (or the hospital), as she is due to give birth in July.

Wimbledon 2013 kicks off Monday, June 24th.

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Alex Loudon Pippa Middleton Wimbledon red dress
Alex Loudon Pippa Middleton Wimbledon red dress
Alex Loudon Pippa Middleton Wimbledon red dress
Alex Loudon Pippa Middleton Wimbledon red dress
Alex Loudon Pippa Middleton Wimbledon red dress
Alex Loudon Pippa Middleton Wimbledon red dress
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The Duchess Diary – Kate Middleton’s Many Hats & Fascinators [VIDEO]

January 25th, 2013 // Leave a Comment
Harry And Ice Cream
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Will & Kate's Engagement
Prince William Kate Middleton A Sweet Design Cupcakes Engagement Anniversary
To celebrate, A Sweet Design made cupcakes for SL! 6 Photos »
Lovely Repeats
Catherine Duchess Cambridge White Reiss Dress
Kate knows how to rewear some great items. 8 Photos »
Let's dress up our heads

It was a happy week for both Prince Harry‘s family and Britain as the spare made his way back home from the front lines of Afghanistan.

Harry allowed press onto his base, where he talked about his duties as an Apache helicopter co-pilot gunner, and complained (albeit ever-so-politely) about the lack of privacy he and his family receive.

so cute: prince harry has a little fun with savannah phillips
Prince Harry Polo Gear Teases Savannah Phillips Beaufort Polo Club
Prince Harry Polo Gear Golden Metropolitan Polo Club Charity Cup
Prince Harry Polo Gear Teases Savannah Phillips Beaufort Polo Club
Prince Harry Polo Gear Teases Savannah Phillips Beaufort Polo Club
Prince Harry Polo Gear Golden Metropolitan Polo Club Charity Cup
Prince Harry Polo Gear Teases Savannah Phillips Beaufort Polo Club
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In fashion, we had a jolly good time looking at the Duchess of Cambridge‘s many fantastic headpieces.  I joined in on the fun with my very own fascinator, a special gift from my grandmother (also a fan of Her Royal Highness).  Read More »

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