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Republic demands access to Royal Archives

This month, the campaign group Republic launched the latest of their movements against the British Monarchy, in which they demanded that the Royal Archives be made available to the public and submitted to the National Archives. Led by Robespierre-wannabe Graeme Smith, the CEO of Republic, they have initiated a crowdfunding project to help raise funds necessary to bring the matter to court. The…
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Duchess of Cambridge to attend the 2017 Portrait Gala at the National Portrait Gallery

On Tuesday 28 March, the Duchess of Cambridge will attend the 2017 Portrait Gala at the National Portrait Gallery in London in her role as Patron. During the event, Her Royal Highness will have the opportunity to view the newest exhibitions including Howard Hodgkin: Absent Friends, and Gillian Wearing and Claude Cahun: Behind the mask, another mask. The Duchess will be joined by the artist…
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What you should never say in the presence of royalty

It goes without saying that all royals live a decidedly grander life than the rest of the world. They don’t know the feeling of worry or anxiety when they go to use their credit cards. They won’t ever be declined. And living quarters? Forget one small apartment or cozy house; they live in palaces with servants and staff to do their every bidding. Let’s not forget vacations…
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King George V’s sword to go up for auction

A sword that belonged to the current Queen’s grandfather, King George V, while he was Prince of Wales has emerged from a private collection and is due to go up for auction today, 1 March, with an anticipated selling price of £8,000. It is believed that the historic…
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Queen Elizabeth II appoints first woman in history to head Scotland Yard

On Wednesday, 22nd February 2017, Cressida Dick was appointed by Queen Elizabeth II as the first woman in its 187-year history to head London’s Metropolitan Police Service as Commissioner. The appointment followed a recommendation by British Home Secretary, Amber Rudd. Also known as Scotland Yard and the Met, the Metropolitan Police Service is the largest police force in the United Kingdom with…
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