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Prince Charles to host reception supporting the campaign to save studio and house of eminent Victorian artist

The Prince of Wales will host a Reception in support of the charity The Limnerslease Project Appeal on 28 January at Clarence House. The Limnerslease Project purpose is to save, conserve and renovate public access to Limnerslease. Prince Charles first visited Limnerslease in May 2011, becoming Patron of the appeal the following September. In 2001, Lady Angela Nevill, member of the Limnerslease…
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Palaces & Buildings

500 Years of History: 2015 at Hampton Court Palace

Historic Royal Palaces has announced an exciting year of exclusive events to celebrate 500 years of Royal history. This year will mark 500 years since Cardinal Wolsey leased Hampton Court and began a massive refurbishment transforming Hampton Court into an extravagant palace. A palace that would eventually be relinquished to his one-time supporter and friend, King Henry VIII as part of his…
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The Battle of Waterloo: a quick primer for the 200th anniversary

This year commemorates 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Today we take a brief look at the who, what, where and why of this pivotal part of European history. So where did this all begin? Who was part of this battle? On 18 June 1815 the stage was set on a 4 square kilometer battlefield located 2 km from Waterloo in Belgium and 13 km south of Brussels. On the battlefield were the French…
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Palaces & Buildings

Napoleon comes to Windsor Castle

The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo and defeat of Napoleon will be commemorated in 2015. The new exhibit will run through 2015, Waterloo at Windsor: 1815 – 2015. It will bring together a themed trail through the State Apartments containing an exhibition of…
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History Rewind: Charles I decides to arrest MPs and set the stage for war

In the years leading up to the Civil War, it was not King Charles’s intention to purposely isolate as many parts of the population as possible, but history sure tells a different story. His absolutist point of view was of concern to Parliament. In 1629, he decided to mimic his father and would not allow Parliament to meet. Upon their arrival at Westminster, they found the doors were bolted…
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