British Royals

Prince William acknowledges barriers facing young Black people in the UK

The Prince of Wales has praised the resilience of young Black British leaders, acknowledging the challenges many have overcome as they pursue their ambitions. Prince William made the comments during a visit to east London on Wednesday where he met scholars and alumni of The Amos Bursary, an organisation supporting talented young people of African and Caribbean heritage. The engagement took…
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Two kings, an unfortunate heir and a prince who had to wait: the men who have been Duke of Edinburgh all have fascinating stories

The title of Duke of Edinburgh was made famous around the world by Prince Philip. And as we’d come to expect from a prince who made his own royal rules, he ended passing the title on to two of his sons – the oldest and the youngest. The latest man to hold the title, Prince Edward, came to it in the most extraordinary way. He’s one of only six men to have been Duke of Edinburgh.
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Buckingham Palace hiring staff to write letters on behalf of the King and Queen

A fascinating new vacancy at Buckingham Palace has offered a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes work involved in handling the thousands of letters sent to members of the Royal Family each year. The Royal Household is recruiting a Correspondence Officer to work in the Records section of the Private Secretary’s Office at Buckingham Palace. The successful applicant will be responsible for…
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has entered a legal club last seen in 1649

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s decision to challenge search warrants connected to his arrest has drawn an extraordinary historical comparison – to the trial of Charles I almost four centuries ago. The former Prince Andrew is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police and the Central Criminal Court over warrants issued shortly before his arrest in February. According to the…
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