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Famous (and not-so-famous) Chicago-British Connections

Chicago's last real brush with British royalty was in the summer of 1996, when Princess Diana stopped by for three days, staying at the Drake hotel, visiting Northwestern and partying at the Field Museum. It marked a rare occasion for the city to host a major royal visit, and was one of several notable associations with England throughout the city's history. Several other Brits have made their mark on Chicago in distinct ways, and vice versa. Here's a rundown of some other famous (and not-so-famous) Chicago-British connections.

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