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This is the official web site of the British Royal Family. Written and managed by the Royal Household at Buckingham Palace, the site aims to provide an authoritative resource of information about the Monarchy and Royal Family, past and present.

The site provides information on the role of the Monarchy in modern society; biographies of members of the Royal Family; a history of kings and queens through the ages; information on Royal residences and art collections; and coverage of recent Royal engagements.

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