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The Coronation of King Henry VII

On the 30th of October in 1485 in Westminster Abbey the Tudor dynasty officially began with the coronation of King Henry VII. His reign had begun two months earlier on a battle field but it was cemented and celebrated two months later in the ancient walls of Westminster Abbey. By taking the throne, he brought to an end the War of the Roses. He had beaten Richard III who had become king in 1483…
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Drinks are on Prince Charles: The prince offers to buy flood-stricken town a pint

Weather does not discriminate; a fact Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall know all too well. The gardens of their Scottish home, Birkhall were swept away by floods, destroying 14 years of restoration work just after this past Christmas.  Cheering crowds greeted the royal pair in sunny Stamford Bridge in east Yorkshire on Thursday. The current scene was a stark contrast to the torrential rains…
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A royal 'hay day' for Charles & Camilla at the 157th Great Yorkshire Show

The Great Yorkshire Show, now in 157th-year continued its royal connection on Tuesday. Its patron, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended the first day of what is heralded as “England’s Premier Agricultural Event .” The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at the 2011 Great Yorkshire Show meeting cattle exhibitors. The agricultural show takes place at the…
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