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The Queen turns 96 — but uncertain days lie ahead for The Firm

Her reign has been a triumph. Robert Jobson salutes Her Majesty and considers the crown’s future

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Best looks from Meghan Markle’s £38,000 Invictus Games wardrobe

From Valentino to Chanel and Cartier, the Duchess of Sussex dressed up for her return to the spotlight. Juliana Piskorz breaks down her new signature style

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From Meghan Markle to Fergie — the best royal side hustles

From newspaper columns to YouTube channels and ad campaigns for milk, Juliana Piskorz on the royals working 9-5 (and beyond) to make it rain

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Queen-in-waiting: How Kate Middleton became the face of The Firm

More solo engagements, revamped style and a big job reforming the pale, male stuffy face of the monarchy — the former Middleton is on a roll. By Luciana Bellini

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Why were the senior royals wearing green at Prince Philip’s memorial?

The royals made a symbolic gesture at the thanksgiving event at Westminster Abbey

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Duchess of Cambridge picks Alessandra Rich for Prince Philip memorial

Kate arrived with Princess Charlotte and joined other senior royals at Westminster Abbey, including the Queen

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Princess Charlotte matches with mum at Prince Philip’s memorial

The youngest royals made a rare appearance at the thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey

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Inside a modern royal tour that shows a tectonic shift within the Firm

The Cambridges’ visit to the Caribbean marks the latest in a series of handovers by the Queen, as she begins to step back from her royal duties. Robert Jobson charts a new era for the monarchy as it faces up to its colonial past

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A baby, new boyfriend and a booming business—what Chelsy Davy did next

It was his longest relationship to date but tabloid attention drove them apart. As the Zimbabwean welcomes a baby boy and looks set to have a wedding of her own, Luciana Bellini has the lowdown on Prince Harry’s most famous ex

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Kate continues to wear Ukrainian blue in a show of solidarity

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Commonwealth Day Service in London

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Duchess of Cambridge demonstrates support by wearing Ukrainian blue

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Ukrainian Cultural Centre

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Jenny Afia: the London lawyer defending the Duchess of Sussex

She’s represented Adele and Elton John - now the Peloton-loving Cambridge-graduate has been hired by the Sussexes to deny the bullying claims against the duchess. Katie Strick charts her career so far

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The royal communications guru giving evidence against Meghan Markle

He’s the former Sussex staffer whose evidence forced Meghan to apologise in court this week - so who is he and why has he chosen now to speak out? Katie Strick charts Jason Knauf’s royal role

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Ethic: Inside Harry and Meghan’s £1bn “hippy” new investment firm

The founders wear tie-dye, Ashton Kutcher is an investor and the Sussexes have just been announced as “impact partners”. Katie Strick dissects the very modern NYC fintech firm

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Kate’s gold Bond dress can be yours (for a few thousand) this month

The glittering gown which launched a thousand headlines is part of a new collection celebrating 60 years of Bond

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Prince William calls for environmental action in Earthshot documentary

The Duke of Cambridge speaks in a trailer for BBC One documentary The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet, which he also features in

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What does Meghan’s birthday video tell us about her Montecito life?

From the all-beige study and £1,6000 Hermes blanket to her comedy skit with ‘bestie’ Melissa McCarthy, there’s a lot to unpick from the Duchess of Sussex’s latest appearance

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How Kate Middleton's candid photos make paparazzi pictures unnecessary

As has become tradition, the Duchess of Cambridge has shared a snap of Prince George to mark his eighth birthday. It’s a canny move, says Sara Feigin

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Who’s the celebrity ghostwriter behind Prince Harry’s tell-all book?

It’s a big gig, but writer JR Moehringer is no stranger to celebrity memoirs, says Suzannah Ramsdale

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Brothers at war: Can William and Harry heal their rift?

Tensions are running high as the Princes reunite for the unveiling of a statue of Diana today in celebration of her 60th birthday. Is this the ideal moment for a reconciliation or is the damage irrevocable, asks Harry Mount

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Archie, this is how to nail being the older sibling...

With the news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have welcomed their baby daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, Suzannah Ramsdale has some sage advice for big brother Archie...