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| The Duke and Duchess of Wellington welcome guests as they attended the memorial service |
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| Prince Michael and Princess Michael of Kent, who donned some extravagant headgear, attended |
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| Prince Charles smiles as he greets the pastor followed closely by his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall |
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| The Queen was dressed in her trademark bold suit as she made her way inside with her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh |
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| Arthur Charles Valerian Wellesley, 9th Duke of Wellington, who is the present Duke of Wellington, and his wife, Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington, greeted guests on the steps outside the service |
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| Prince Michael and Princess Michael of Kent are lead inside the chapel |
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| Prince Andrew, The Duke of York arrived with his sister-in-law, Sophie, The Countess of Wessex |
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| The Duchess of Wellington and Lady Jane Wellesley arrive at the service |
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| Sophie, Countess of Wessex, looked as chic as ever in a navy blue dress |
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| Princess Anne arrived at the event in a smart blue coat and matching hat |
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| Prince Charles and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, who wore head-to-toe black, were also in attendance |
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| Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who wore head-to-toe black |
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| The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were among the guests at the memorial service for the 8th Duke of Wellington at The Guards Chapel Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London |
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| The Queen wore a bold purple skirt and blazer as she arrived with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. |
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| The Duke and Duchess of Wellington cut somber figures as they waited outside the service |
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| (L) Lady Jane Wellesley and Duchess of Wellington on right |
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| The Duke and Duchess of Wellington appear in cheery spirits as they welcome guests |
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| Prince Andrew, The Duke of York and Sophie, The Countess of Wessex make their way inside the service |
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| Lady Sofia Wellesley, who is married to James Blunt, greeted another guest outside the service on a sunny Tuesday afternoon |
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| Lady Sofia Wellesley, who is married to James Blunt, greeted another guest outside the service on a sunny Tuesday afternoon |
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| Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington - Fighting with the Royal Horse Guards, he saw action in France and Belgium during the later stages of the war and also served in Cyprus in the early 1950s |
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| Lady Vestey arrives at the service for the late Duke. A private funeral for relatives and family was held at Stratfield Saye Church near the family estate in January 2015 |
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| (L) James Blunt looked dapper in his suit as he left the service with another guest |
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| James Blunt waited outside with his wife, Lady Sofia Wellesley |
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| Lady Wolfson |
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| British singer James Blunt also paid his respects. He is married to the late Duke of Wellington's granddaughter, Lady Sofia Wellesley, right |
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| H.R.H. Prince El Hassan bin Talal, a member of the Jordanian royal family, who is the son of King Talal and Queen Zein al-Sharaf, brother of King Hussein and uncle of King Abdullah II |
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| The Eighth Duke recently spoke of the importance of remembering the bravery of the men who were led by his ancestor, the first Duke. The popular 8th Duke died peacefully at his home in Hampshire, on December 31, 2014. He was aged 99. |
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