OFTEN referred to as “the reluctant royal”, the Duchess of Kent’s dedication to duty was unquestionable. Her quiet manner and ready smile made her ever popular. Katharine Worsley was born on February,

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Almost 15 years ago, the now Prince and Princess of Wales made an announcement that would change the course of their lives – and the monarchy’s – for many years to come. On 16 November 2010, the news

Bob Cooper of Macclesfield, Cheshire remembers: From an early age, I have always loved reading and writing. My best subject at school was English to the detriment of maths, and I managed to become top

Reins in hands, three young sisters ride the coils of an enormous blue snake. Waving a rattle and smiling happily, the fourth, a baby, is held around her plump middle by its tail. Passers-by dive out