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A tale of two British coronations — and two very different economies

May 5, 2023
70 years and huge economic changes separate the crowning of the late Queen Elizabeth and of her son King Charles.
A man erects a life size cut-out of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort on the Mall as preparations continue for the Coronation.
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"So Many Thoughts" on the booming business of royal fashion

Nov 17, 2020
What a royal wears on an official engagement can lead to sold-out items within minutes. Author and blogger Elizabeth Holmes explains.
Princess Diana made fashion a part of the royal image. Above, she arrives at the Palace of Versailles in 1994 in a Catherine Walker black velvet and beaded evening gown.
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What it means for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to be financially independent

Jan 9, 2020
Quitting your family is one thing, but what about paying for your jetsetting life?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, wave as they leave Windsor Castle after their wedding to attend an evening reception at Frogmore House.
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Harry and Meghan in the spotlight as royal baby awaited

May 1, 2019
What role for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after their child is born?
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk through the walled public Andalusian Gardens which has exotic plants, flowers and fruit trees during a visit on February 25, 2019 in Rabat, Morocco.
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4 things you can buy for your own royal baby

Jul 22, 2013
From commemorative pillows to cheese, a look at some of the weirder royal baby things you can buy.