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A look back at Royal visits to the county

A look back at Royal visits to the county

It's hard to visit a town in the county without a claim to fame when it comes to the royal family.

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Family's agony over IRA bomb which killed Lord Mountbatten

Family's agony over IRA bomb which killed Lord Mountbatten

When an IRA bomb killed Lord Mountbatten the only three survivors of the blast, who lived in Kent, saw their lives forever changed.

Teen's attempt to 'assassinate' the Queen

Teen's attempt to 'assassinate' the Queen

We take a look back at a Kent gunman's plan to become 'the most famous teenager in the world' by shooting the Queen.

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Kent's former MPs: Where are they now?

Kent's former MPs: Where are they now?

Just what happened to some of the county's most high profile politicians when they stepped down from the House of Commons? We find out...

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Former MEPs: Where are they now?

Former MEPs: Where are they now?

They may be an extinct species but in years past being elected to the European parliament could launch (or end) careers - here's where some are now.

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Remembering Diana: Photos of the princess in Kent

Remembering Diana: Photos of the princess in Kent

Princess Diana came to Kent several times during her lifetime - here's a look back at her visits.

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Celebrations in the county for the wedding of Kate and William

Celebrations in the county for the wedding of Kate and William

The Prince and Princess of Wales tied the knot in 2011, with Kent coming together to celebrate

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Homegrown political heavyweights

Homegrown political heavyweights

A look back at some of the county's most celebrated political figures.

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What was life like in Kent when Queen ascended to throne?

What was life like in Kent when Queen ascended to throne?

A look back at life in the early days of Elizabeth II's reign and how Kent mourned the loss of her father.

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