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Royal Mint ready for the royal baby's birth

Jul 22, 2013
Babies born in the U.K. on the same day as Prince William and Kate Middleton's child will get a special silver coin from the Royal Mint.

Royal baby watch: What a celebrity baby can reap

Jun 19, 2013
As the world awaits the birth of the next Royal heir, a look at what a celebrity baby photo is worth to magazines.

Queen's Diamond Jubilee brings joy and complaints

Jun 4, 2012
Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth’s 60-year reign, but some complain the celebrations and extra public holidays cost too much in a recession.

Beatrice's hat to be auctioned for charity

May 13, 2011
There are three things history will remember about Kate and William's Royal Wedding: Kate's beautiful dress, Grace Van Cutsem -- the frowning 3-y...

Royal wedding tribute gone permanently wrong

May 5, 2011
Factory worker, royal family enthusiast and U.K. resident Stephen Nesbitt wanted to to celebrate last week's royal wedding between Kate and Willi...

The royal wedding gets 'cheesy'

Apr 18, 2011
The upcoming wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton has been immortalized in many ways -- from the traditional commemorative coin and china...

How much will Brits pay for the royal wedding?

Nov 17, 2010
Imagine if U.S. taxpayers were forced to foot the bill for White House weddings. Revolt! As pictures of Prince William and his future wife Kate...

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