Queen Elizabeth
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21 British Royal Family Scandals Throughout The Years That Are, Honestly, Really Interesting And Messy
The British Royal Family has a long history with scandals, some they've addressed head on, and others that have continued to be rumors.
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I Am So, So, So Fascinated By These 5 Times When The Royal Family Seemingly Hid Their Health
The public was told King George VI had his lung removed due to “structural abnormalities."
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25 Facts About The Royal Family (And What "The Crown" Season 6 Gets Right And Wrong)
While Dodi Fayed reportedly did purchase a ring with the inscription Dis-moi oui ("Tell me yes"), there was apparently "no indication" that he ever gave it to Princess Diana prior to their deaths.
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27 "The Crown" Season 6, Part 2 Photos Vs. The Real Historical Moments That Are Portrayed
Yes, Kate Middleton really did walk in a charity fashion show at St. Andrews that Prince William attended in 2002.
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"The Crown" Featured The Best Casting For A Young Claire Foy And Vanessa Kirby For The Final Season
The final season of The Crown includes a touching episode centered on Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, with the best younger-version casting the show has done.
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21 Facts About Princess Diana's Final Days And Death (And What "The Crown" Gets Right And Wrong)
Prince Harry said he's heard the story about Princess Diana buying him a birthday gift shortly before her death in 1997, and he apparently did receive it, but he "has no idea if it's true."
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29 "The Crown" Side-By-Sides That Show These Season 6, Part 1 Moments Vs. Real Life
The letter Prince Harry wrote that was addressed to "Mummy" and sat on Princess Diana's coffin during her funeral in The Crown actually happened in real life, too.
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The Final Season Of "The Crown" Finally Has A Trailer, And It Features A Look At How The Show Depicts Princess Diana's Death
The first part of the final season of Netflix's The Crown will focus heavily on the events before and directly after Princess Diana's death in 1997.
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"The Crown" Just Dropped A Release Date And First Look At The Final 10 Episodes Of The Series
Netflix's The Crown is splitting up the final season into two parts, with Part 1 depicting Princess Diana's death in 1997.
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15 Celebs That Had Fascinating Requests After They Died
"I want Meryl Streep crying, in five different accents. ... And I want a wind machine so that even in the casket, my hair is blowing just like Beyoncé's."
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If You've Ever Wondered How Much Money Royals Are Carrying On Their Head, Here's How Much These 9 Tiaras Are Worth
Imagine walking around with millions on your head.
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If You Liked "The Crown," You'll Love These 19 TV Shows
Instead of looking up what comes next in The Crown, watch these 19 equally fun, beautiful, and scandalous shows.
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Here Are 29 Historical Moments From "The Crown" Season 5 Vs. Real Life
Elizabeth Debicki's mannerisms as Princess Diana are so spot on as she re-creates the famous BBC interview from 1995 in The Crown Season 5.
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15 Fascinating Behind-The-Scenes Facts About "The Crown"
While playing the Queen, Olivia Colman came up with a very clever trick to maintain (appropriately royal) emotional control.
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"The Crown" Season 5 Finally Has A Trailer, And Here's Our First Look At The New Cast In Action
The Crown Season 5 will take the royal family into the '90s and will notably feature the beginning of the end of Prince Charles and Princess Diana's marriage.
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Meghan Markle Discussed Prince Harry's Reaction To Queen Elizabeth's Death
"It’s been a complicated time, but my husband, ever the optimist, said, 'Now she’s reunited with her husband.'"
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13 Royal Scandals That Are So Shocking, They'll Have You Thinking, "God Help The King"
When Princess Diana died in 1997, Queen Elizabeth II faced intense backlash for her lack of response. The British press released papers with headlines including "Show Us You Care." The queen finally spoke up nearly a week later, and said her family was hurt that people thought she was "indifferent" about Diana's death. She even delivered her first live special announcement in over 50 years to pay tribute to Diana.
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The Royal Mint Showed The First Coins Featuring King Charles III
The new coins will be in circulation by December, according to the official UK coin maker.
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King Charles Hired A Former Top Editor At The Tabloids That Published Critical Kate Middleton Columns And The Story That Was An Impetus For The Breakdown Of Meghan Markle’s Relationship With Her Father
Tobyn Andreae’s 25-year history in the tabloid industry has raised some questions about the King’s media strategy.
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The Queen's Cause Of Death Was Listed As "Old Age"
The death certificate also revealed new information regarding the monarch's exact time of death.
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16 "The Crown" Costumes Side By Side With The Royal Family's Real-Life Outfits
It seems like the Queen's wedding veil alone required a mid-size army of embroiderers.
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This Chocolaty, No-Bake Cake Was Apparently The Queen's Most-Requested Dessert, And After Trying It Myself, I Can Completely Understand Why
"It is her favorite cake that she eats until it is all gone. If there is anything left when she has it at Buckingham Palace," Chef McGrady said, "it then goes to Windsor Castle so she can finish it there. I used to travel on the train from London to Windsor Castle with the biscuit cake in a tin on my knee. It was half eaten."
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Photos Show The Grand Scale And Personal Moments Of Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest on Monday in England after an unprecedented 70 years on the British throne.
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Here Are The Things You Might Have Missed At Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral Events
The state funeral and committal service for the Queen were held in London and Windsor on Monday as millions watched from around the world.
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Parks, Pubs, And Movie Theaters: Here’s Where People Said Their Goodbyes To Queen Elizabeth II
The end of an era, even if they didn't see the Queen's final journey.
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31 Quaint Details From Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral That Might've Gone Right Over Your Head
Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis and pony waited alongside the route from Westminster Abbey to her final resting place in Windsor.
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The Women Of The Royal Family Wore Jewelry With Special Meaning To The Queen's Funeral
Some of the pieces had been loaned to members of the royal family by the Queen.
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The Royal Corgis Made An Appearance During Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral Procession And Are Still Very Much Alive
Muick and Sandy are playing and thriving (and maybe a little bored).
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Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Was Attended By Mourners From Across The Globe Who Traveled For Hours To Pay Their Respects
“I’ve said for many, many, many years that when the Queen dies I wanted to be here. I wanted to celebrate her life, to say thank you to her.”
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All The Presidents, Monarchs, And World Leaders At Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral
Politicians and royalty from around the globe gathered in London for the Queen's state funeral.