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Daughter for Duke and DUchess of Kent British royal history

Daughter for Duke and DUchess of Kent

Dec 26, 1936 The Glasgow Herald reports that the Duchess of Kent had given birth to a daughter at her home, 8 Belgrave Square, London, yesterday morning. …

George VI proclaimed British royal history

George VI proclaimed

Queen Elizabeth and King George VI opening the Canadian Pavilion at the World's Fair, New York, New York. Source: Library and Archives Canada London…

Edward VIII Abdicates British royal family

Edward VIII Abdicates

Edward VIII (image from peoplequiz.com) London, Dec. 10, 1936 (AP)--King Edward VIII abdicated his ancient, mighty throne today. He will marry Wallis Warfi…

Queen Alexandra celebrates birthday British royal history

Queen Alexandra celebrates birthday

Queen Alexandra (right), with Princess Victoria (left) and King Edward VII (seated) London, Dec. 1, 1903-- The New York Times reports that festivities sur…

Princess Victoria of Great Britain dies British royal history

Princess Victoria of Great Britain dies

The Princess Victoria, c. 1905 ( borrowed from Wikimedia ) London, Dec. 3, 1935 (AP). The Princess Victoria, 67, sister of King George V, died today, caus…

Duchess of Cambridge is Pregnant Catherine Duchess of Cambridge

Duchess of Cambridge is Pregnant

By September this year, news of the Duchess' pregnancy was already circulating.  Great Britain is one with the Queen and the rest of the Royal Family …

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