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'Sartorial diplomacy' on show in expo of late UK queen's fashion

'Sartorial diplomacy' on show in expo of late UK queen's fashion

In a handwritten note on a sketch of an evening dress for her official visit to India and Pakistan in 1961, Queen Elizabeth II specified it should be sewn in "yellow satin", a colour symbolising health and prosperity in the region. The sketch is one of about 300

UK royal family's dilemma over Andrew's daughters

UK royal family's dilemma over Andrew's daughters

The downfall of the former prince Andrew has left the British monarchy with a right royal headache -- how to handle his daughters caught up in the scandal of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The uncertain future of princesses Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 36, the children of Andrew -- now known as

Arrested and released: What now for UK's ex-prince Andrew?

Arrested and released: What now for UK's ex-prince Andrew?

Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested and released under investigation in a day of drama. What is he being probed for? Could he be jailed? And what next? - What is the probe? - British police are investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor -- who was stripped of his royal titles last year