British Royals

William and Kate make major decision over Prince George's future

Prince George is expected to follow in the footsteps of his father and uncle by attending Eton College from September, bringing an end to years of speculation over where the future king would continue his education. According to reports, the Prince and Princess of Wales have opted for the prestigious Berkshire boarding school after considering a number of alternatives, including Marlborough…
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Only one reigning monarch has ever won The Derby - and It happened in 1909

For all the success enjoyed by the British Royal Family on the racecourse, the 1909 Derby occupies a unique place in sporting history. When Minoru passed the post at Epsom on 26 May 1909, he did more than win the world’s most famous race. He secured what remains the only Derby victory achieved by a reigning British monarch. The winner was Minoru, an Irish-bred colt trained by Richard Marsh…
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King Charles' touching new tribute to Queen Elizabeth unveiled at Balmoral

King Charles has completed a deeply personal tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, the Scottish estate where the late monarch spent her final days. Newly released images show the completed Thistle Maze, a striking new addition to the grounds of Balmoral Castle that was commissioned by the King in memory of his mother. The maze, which takes the shape of Scotland’s national flower, the…
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The heir who killed the King then became monarch days later - the royal massacre that shocked the world

A quarter of a century has passed since one of the most shocking events in modern royal history unfolded behind the walls of Nepal’s royal palace. On the evening of 1 June 2001, members of Nepal’s royal family gathered at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace in Kathmandu for what should have been a routine family gathering. Within hours, the country would be plunged into mourning and disbelief as…
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