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The Wise and Beautiful Words of Princess Diana

The Princess of Wales is known to have broken the rigid royal traditions quite a few times, for example, she was the first member of the royal family to give birth at a hospital rather than the palace.

The Beauty of Ancient Wales Cannot Be Denied...

Wales is about 170 miles (270 km) north–south and 60 miles (97 km) east–west, it has over 1,680 miles (2,700 km) of coastline and is largely covered with mountains.

Here's Why You Should Visit Wales at Least Once

Wales is such a beautiful part of Great Britain that I often wish I could visit it again. When they visit the UK, most people spend time in London, the Lake District or Scotland, but very few make the trip to Wales.

6 Facts You May Have Not Known About Prince Charles

Even without bringing up statistics, it is safe to assume that we all know that His Royal Highness Charles, the Prince of Wales, is the longest-serving heir apparent in British history. After all, he IS the son of Queen Elizabeth II, whose reign is the longest in human history.

10 of the Most Spectacular Royal Crowns in the World

The Fife Tiara Princess Louise of Wales received this tiara when she married the Earl of Fife in 1889. Though it is set in silver, the tiara is mounted in gold and features the largest pear shaped diamonds hanging freely inside their diamond arches.

This Art Made Entirely From Coffee Is Superb!

Tammie Wales is a talented and innovative artist who creates beautiful and unique paintings using coffee (see her website here ). You won't look at coffee the same way after having seen her wonderful art.

These 6 Royals Chose a Path Outside the Palace

Princess Beatrice The Daughter of the Duke of York, Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter and ninth in line for the throne, Princess Beatrice has completed a BA in History from Goldsmiths University in London.

I Was Astounded To See How Varied and Beautiful the UK Is...

Portmeirion, Gwynedd, North Wales. 5. Windemere, Cumbria. 6. Tresco Abbey Gardens, the Isles of Scilly. 7. Stonehenge, Wiltshire. 8. Chatsworth House, Derbyshire. 9. York Minster, York. 10. Llanberis Pass, Snowdonia. 11. Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands. 12. Polperro, Cornwall. 13. 

15 Photos of 19th-Century Celebs Alongside Their Portraits

Elisabeth of Bavaria, “Sissi” (1837-1898): Bavarian princess and wife of King Franz Joseph I of Austria; she was world-famous in her time as a fashion icon and trendsetter 7. Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1860-1962): Queen of the Netherlands.

Look Back at These Iconic Royal Wedding Photos

Prince Edward (to be King Edward VII) and Princess Alexandra of Denmark at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, March 10, 1863 3. Princess Helena (daughter of Queen Victoria) and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, July 5, 1866 4. 

The Royal Jewelry Collection: Let's Take a Peek...

Here are some of the most famous pieces of royal jewelry, together with details of the royal women, in addition to the Queen, that have been known to wear them: Kent City of London Fringe Tiara This tiara was given to Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark as a wedding gift when she married Prince George

12 Photos to Honor the Memory of the Late Prince Philip

His parents were Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark, and Princess Alice, the great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria. 2. Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth on their wedding day, 1947 Image Source: Twitter Prince Philip married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she assumed the throne.

A Previously-Unseen Trove of National Geographic Pics!

carry baskets on their heads, Kotak, Mali, 1991 Four boys bob for apples, Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA, 1939 A sled dog howls under the midnight sun, Alaska, USA, 1969 A man assembles traffic lights, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA, 1947 People take in stunning Adriatic scenery, Trieste, Italy, 1956 Princess