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Dignitaries greet Her Majesty on her arrival in Hetton on this day in 1963.

The village with lots of royal connections and a VIP visitor in 1963

Laura Laverick who organised the surprise Royal garden party treat for her mum Maureen Thompson.

This amazing surprise was given to an incredible Sunderland fundraiser

If you know someone with one of these 35 surnames - you could have rubbed shoulders with royalty

Got one of these surnames? You might be related to the Royal Family

It was in September 1985 when Prince Charles came to Sunderland.
And when he left, he promised that he would be back soon because he loved his time there so much.
The Prince was visiting the Community Venture Project which he himself had initiated.

September in Sunderland: Month for Royal visits and here's a reminder

Could your family tree connect you to royalty? Even Queen Elizabeth I might be a distant relation – if you’ve got the right surname.

These 35 surnames could mean you’re related to royalty

Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales watch the Red Arrows flypast from Buckingham Palace.

Breath-taking footage captures stunning military VE Day 80 flypast

The King visits Durham Cathedral for Maundy Thursday

84 images of King Charles III at Durham Cathedral for Maundy Thursday

Kate Middleton's favourite perfume would make the perfect Mother's Day gift

Mother's Day gift ideas: Perfumes worn by the Royal Family

Shop the makeup brand loved by Catherine, Princess of Wales

Lord’s Cricket Ground

Duke of Edinburgh appointed patron of Lord's Taverners

Shirley Ballas

Shirley Ballas: Bring me the Royals!

The view from the Castle Hotel over Windsor Castle and the Guildhall. Credit: Castle Hotel

The historic Windsor hotel that is a must-visit for Royal fans

Catherine, Princess of Wales is set to be joined by her husband Prince William for her fourth ‘Together At Christmas’ Carol concert, which is taking place from Westminster Abbey. Here she is with her family at the same event last year. Photo: Aaron Chown-WPA Pool/Getty Images

The exact time Royal Carols starts on ITV tonight

The Royal Variety Performance 2024 hosts Amanda Holden and Alan Carr.

Who is hosting the Royal Variety Performance tonight

King Charles meets performers after the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London

What time the Royal Variety Performance is on TV

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A gift for Princess Margaret of two zebras made Echo headlines 67 years ago.

Then two zebras were shipped into Sunderland for Princess Margaret

Mel Reay

FA make major announcement that will impact Sunderland's season Reay

Big memories from a Royal year for Wearside.

What life was like in Sunderland in 1988

King Charles III enjoys a dram during the Mey Highland Games at the John O'Groats Showground in Caithness. Photo by Robert MacDonald/PA Wire

King Charles’ ‘unwelcome reminder’ as family portrait disappears

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan won’t mark Queen’s death with royal family

Queen Camilla with Juno, the first mare to be a Household Cavalry Drum Horse (Credit: Royal.uk)

Queen Camilla’s unusual royal family nickname

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace to turn heating down to save money

King Charles III

King Charles makes major change to royal family’s summer tradition

Rhys Whittock the prince harry lookalike dressed up.

Meet the Prince Harry lookalike who earns over £1,000 a day

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the coronation on May 6.

King Charles makes major change to Trooping of the Colour ceremony

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York

Sarah Ferguson left emotional at Princess Eugenie’s baby name reveal
Sarah Ferguson has admitted she was left emotional after her daughter Princess Eugiene revealed the name of her new baby.
Sam Johnson

The Middletons are amongst those close to the royal family who took out taxpayer-backed loans during the pandemic

Here are the royal family members that took taxpayer-backed loans

New York Police Department has issued a statement after it was claimed Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in a car chase

Breaking Police issue full statement after Harry & Meghan ‘paparazzi car chase’

King Charles

Bentley Mulsanne used by King Charles goes up for sale

Prince Harry's memoir is being parodied by Bruno Vincent (Pic:Getty)

Prince Harry’s ghostwriter recounts stress around memoir

Prince William kisses his father, Britain’s King Charles III as he pays homage (Photo: Getty Images)

What did Prince William say to King Charles during coronation ceremony

Prince Andrew and Prince Harry

Prince Harry and Andrew confirmed to have no coronation role

Celebs dress their kids as royals to mark King Charles’ coronation

Queen Elizabeth II wore gloves designed by Cornelia James

Royal glove maker reveals gloves adored by late Queen - how to buy

The line-up for the famous balcony moment after King Charles III's coronation has been confirmed - Credit: Getty / Graphic by Mark Hall

Balcony line-up for King Charles’ coronation confirmed - who’s in

Nick Cave to attend King’s coronation as part of Australian delegation

Diana, Princess of Wales, smiles as she meets wellwishers outside St Vincent's Hospice in Sydney on November 2, 1996, her last official engagement in Australia.

Princess Diana’s dresses to be auctioned for up to £554,000

Prince Harry ‘will be sat 10 rows back from royals’, expert claims

The Imperial State Crown

Most expensive Royal jewellery including Kate’s £66.3m necklace

Aldi (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Aldi launches limited edition beers for King’s coronation - how to buy

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla on the set of EastEnders.

Breaking BBC to air special episode of EastEnders for King Charles coronation

Prince Louis and his mother Princess Kate

Prince Louis joins Royal Family for service at St George’s Chapel

The Golden State coach will only be used one-way by King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the coronation procession - Credit: Getty Images

New ‘hi-tech’ coach the new King and Queen will ride in for coronation

Maundy Thursday 2023 is scheduled to take place on April 6 - Credit: Getty Images

Breaking Maundy Thursday 2023 - when is it and how it’s celebrated

Prince Philip was not made a King or King Consort despite being married to Queen Elizabeth II - Credit: Getty Images / Canva

Why Prince Philip never became King as Camilla given Queen title

Camilla and Kate pay tribute to late Queen on Commonwealth day

Lady Louise has lost out on a special royal title to younger brother James - Credit: Getty Images

Old tradition sees Prince Edward’s daughter lose out on royal title

Letters penned by Diana to her close friends have sold at a Cornwall auction for more than £145 thousand.

Princess Diana’s letters sold at Cornwall auction for £145,550

The Queen Consort was set to carry out several engagements but has been forced to cancel due to illness

Queen Consort forced to pull out of events after contracting illness

King Charles cancels Swiss ski trip to Klosters for first time in 45 years amid safety fears

King Charles III cancels Swiss ski trip amid safety fears

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Reading Manager Paul Ince shakes hands with Manchester United Coach Steve McClaren during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Reading at Old Trafford on January 28, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Reading's injury crisis detailed by ex-physio ahead of Sunderland game

Here are all the fragrances favoured by the Royal Family, including (L-R) Princess Diana, Princess Kate and Prince William.

What perfumes do the Royal Family wear?

The late Queen Elizabeth II.

Late Queen’s best friend ‘Micky’ dies aged 97

Mike Tindall charges £20k to go shooting in the Cotswolds with him

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