British Royals

The Crown begins filming in poignant place still tied to royalty

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16th March 2023
The Netflix hit-show The Crown has begun filming for its 6th season at St Andrews University, in Scotland. The show’s next season will focus on Prince William’s twenties, while also exploring the storylines surrounding the divorce of Charles and Diana, then Prince and Princess of Wales, and the leaking of phone conversations between Prince Charles and Camilla. St Andrews…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

A new patronage in Wales for Prince William on eve of St. David's Day

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28th February 2023
The Prince of Wales has taken on a new patronage with very special links. William is now the Royal Patron of the Wales Air Ambulance charity with the announcement made on the eve of his first St. David’s Day as Prince of Wales. The prince spent several years as a pilot with the East Anglian Air Ambulance and has often spoken of the vital work done by forces across the UK. The Wales…
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Why does the heir to the throne hold the title of Duke of Cornwall?

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11th February 2023
As heir to the throne, Prince William automatically became the Duke of Cornwall when his father became King Charles III. But this was not always the case. It was not until 1337 when King Edward III signed the Royal Great Charter, establishing the duchy. Edward III was the former Earl of Cornwall. Creating the duchy, he appointed his son, Edward, as the first Duke of Cornwall. The duchy gives…
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King Charles III

King Charles is a step closer to losing the first realm of his reign

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18th January 2023
King Charles III could soon be losing one of the countries of which he is Head of State. The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, has instructed his country’s ministers to “move ahead with speed” on bringing about the steps that would see the country move from being a constitutional monarchy to a republic. This decision has long been at the centre of discussions, with the…
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