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Despite their advancing age, the royal cousins continue to be stalwarts for The Royal Family

When we think of the British Royal Family, Queen Elizabeth II immediately springs to mind. She was the leader for an incredible 70 years. But as remarkable as she was, even she could not do everything alone. For the entirety of her reign, four, supportive, hard-working and, often unsung, individuals were alongside her every step of the way. It is no surprise that in 2023 and during the reign of…
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Why Will Pope Benedict XVI Be Buried In Three Coffins?

In February 2013, Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope in 600 years to abdicate. Since that time he had been living in Vatican City as Pope Emeritus.  On December 31, 2022 Pope Benedict died at the age of 95.  Though he was no longer “the Pope,”  he was a Pope…
British Royals

Lady Susan Hussey apologies in person to Ngozi Fulani

This week, a face-to-face meeting, amends and a promise took place at Buckingham Palace. Lady Susan Hussey apologised in person to charity founder Ngozi Fulani after an incident last month at a reception at Buckingham Palace. Hussey repeatedly asked Fulani where she was from. Born in the UK, Fulani has African and Caribbean heritage and commented she felt “violated” by the questioning…
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Jordan

The monarch's role in Jordan

The country of Jordan has been a monarchy for just over 100 years. In 1921, the monarchy was set up as a result of the Arab Revolt and World War I. Abdullah I was the first ruler, and he oversaw many changes during his time as leader. Jordan began as a British…
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The spooky stories told about one of the most romantic royal castles

Glamis Castle is steeped in history. Located in Angus, Scotland, it has been the seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and home to the Lyon family since the 14th century. An author you may have heard of, William Shakespeare, used it as inspiration for “Mac, err, “the Scottish play.” 2020 has been crazy enough, let’s play it safe and not tempt fate. Many of you may know it as the…
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The Laws of Succession in...Monaco

For over seven hundred years, albeit with a few interruptions, the House of Grimaldi has ruled Monaco. A constitutional monarchy, it is currently headed by Albert II, Prince of Monaco. The succession in Monaco is male-preference primogeniture. Although Albert II is the middle child of Prince Rainier III and Grace, Princess of Monaco, he is the only male child, so he became heir apparent at…
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