March 14, 2002. Charlotte Casiraghi, 15, daughter of Princess Caroline of Hanover (Monaco), added extra glamor to the International Horse Jumping Championships in Paris.
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Controversy greeted the Jubilee designation of Britain's five newest cities.
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Details of the spectacular finale planned for Jubilee Weekend (June 1-4) were announced.
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The armor of England's last pagan king was returned to his grave.
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Both Prince Charles and Tony Blair hope to encourage Americans to visit Britain.
March 13, 2002. Soprano Lesley Garrett was thrilled to receive a CBE from the Queen.
The Queen has been "closely involved" in the planning of her Golden Jubilee celebrations, for which public enthusiasm is growing.
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King Mohammed VI of Morocco will marry Salma Bennani on March 21.
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Rock singer Bryan Ferry will mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee with a concert in Edinburgh.
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The last known portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots has been restored.
The Queen's unusual gesture yesterday prompted speculation as to who the letter opener's imaginary victim might have been.
March 12, 2002. Queen Elizabeth II surprised members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association by striking a menacing pose after they presented her with a golden dagger-shaped letter opener.
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The baton relay started by the Queen yesterday will be the longest in history.
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Trade Secretary Patricia Hewitt has called for the British monarchy's law of succession to be amended so that it treats males and females equally.
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The Prince of Wales urged the media to curb its cynicism and celebrate what is good about Great Britain.
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"The Queen is a great communicator," says Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy, whose portrait of HM was unveiled yesterday.
March 11, 2002. Prince Charles addressed journalists in honor of the 300th anniversary of Britain's first national newspaper.
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The Queen launched the baton relay leading up to the Jubilee Commonwealth Games in Manchester.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon will unveil Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy's new portrait of the Queen today.
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Prince Edward's Ardent Productions is facing allegations of financial "irregularities."
Newly discovered remnants of Queen Elizabeth I's Somerset House will be displayed to the public.
Recently, the Duchess of York bought her first property--and Camilla Parker Bowles has quit smoking.
A comment by Japan's Emperor Akihito about his Korean ancestry has encouraged interest in the historical links between the two countries.
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March 10, 2002. Prince Philip is leading an effort to raise money for Commonwealth veterans of World War II.
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Strict security measures will ensure that only those who won free tickets will be able to get into the June Jubilee concerts.
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The Prince of Wales is dismayed by the Commonwealth's failure to deal with Zimbabwe tyrant Robert Mugabe.
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A new portrait of the Queen by a Nigerian-born artist emphasizes HM's role as Head of the Commonwealth.
Archaeologists have discovered that Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace was originally an Italian Renaissance building.
March 9, 2002. Future monarch Prince Charles admired Mexico's monarch butterflies.
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Despite the efforts of the Prince of Wales and other preservationists, a London Victorian rail arch will be demolished.
The royal household has not been able to find new jobs for all members of the late Princess Margaret's staff.
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March 8, 2002. Prince Philip visited a nursing home, where a casual remark (to a woman who subsequently described him as "very nice") is somehow being labeled another "gaffe."
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Prince Charles visited an environmental sanctuary in Mexico's Chincua Mountains.
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March 7, 2002. The Prince of Wales began the Mexican phase of his tour by expressing his concern for the country's street children.
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Environmentally conscious Brazilians presented Prince Charles with a miniature version of Mauricio Bentes's statue.
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The statue will join many other gifts the royals have received over the years in their travels throughout the world.
More details were confirmed for the June Golden Jubilee concerts.
March 6, 2002. The citizens of Palmas will pay tribute to Prince Charles with a large statue depicting him as "saviour of the world."
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Prince Charles danced and played football with young Brazilians.
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March 5, 2002. The Prince of Wales continues to enjoy his visit to Brazil.
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The flame lit by the Queen for the millenium will also mark her Golden Jubilee.
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A TV "opera" about the late Princess of Wales will not include a proposed nude scene.
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Prince Charles overlooked security concerns and visited one of Rio de Janiero's most dangerous slums.
Prince Edward hopes to keep his Bagshot Park home.
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit plan to study in London next year.
March 4, 2002. Prince Charles arrived in Brazil for an official visit.
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The warmth with which the Queen was received in Australia exceeded all expectations.
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex had accepted for some time that they would not be able to combine royal duties with business careers.
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Their careers had been plagued by controversy from the beginning.
Prince Charles is Britain's second wealthiest royal after the Queen.
March 3, 2002. 30,000 people greeted the Queen in Brisbane as she completed her visit to Australia.
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Viscount Linley may sue the author of a new biography of his late mother Princess Margaret which claims that the princess took drugs.
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Prince Edward will quit Ardent Productions and his wife will resign from RJH Public Relations as the couple focus on royal duties.
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Prince William is reportedly considering leaving St Andrews University.
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex are leaving their respective businesses in order to support the Queen during her Golden Jubilee.
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Their decision has been praised as "wise and timely."
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The past 12 months have been full of turmoil for the Queen's youngest son and his wife.
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Many Britons plan to take advantage of the four-day Jubilee Weekend in June to travel abroad.
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Prince Philip's query to Aborigines, "Do you still throw spears at each other?", was intended and taken as a joke.
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This was not the Duke of Edinburgh's first "politically incorrect" remark.
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March 1, 2002. A century ago, monarchies dominated the world; not anymore.
HSH Prince Albert of Thurn & Taxis, 18, is the world's youngest billionaire.
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A lighthearted comment by Prince Philip to Aboriginal dancers has been labeled the latest of "princely gaffes."
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The Queen delighted residents of South Australia's Barossa Valley wine region by sampling a glass of Chateau Barrosa Brut 2000.
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She also discussed dog breeding with members of the Adelaide Hills Kennel Club.
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Wiltshire Police has closed its investigation of the pub at which Prince Harry reportedly drank illegally.
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Camilla Parker Bowles made her first public appearance as the head of a national charity.
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In a victory for Ulster Unionists, the royal coat of arms will remain on courthouses in Northern Ireland.
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Virgin Records plans to revive the Sex Pistols' anti-monarchist song God Save the Queen.
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Prince Charles has expressed interest in a Thai film about 16th-century royal intrigue.
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