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Buried in rubbish for centuries - the exciting breakthrough that proves a lost King existed

A fragment of Arabic writing recovered from a long-forgotten rubbish heap in northern Sudan has provided the first firm proof that a ruler once dismissed as little more than legend did in fact exist. The document, issued in the name of the Nubian king Qashqash, was discovered during excavations at Old Dongola, the former capital of the Christian kingdom of Makuria on the Nile. For historians of…
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Trump says Andrew's arrest is 'a shame' and 'very sad'

US President Donald Trump has commented on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, describing the situation as “very sad.” Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One, Mr Trump said: “I think it’s a shame. I think it’s very sad. I think it’s so bad for the royal family. It’s very, very sad. To me, it’s a very sad thing.” He did not elaborate further or…
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after 11 hours in police custody

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released from police custody following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The 66-year-old former prince was arrested at 8am on Thursday morning and spent 11 hours in custody. It is unclear whether Mountbatten-Windsor has been released on police bail or if he has been released under investigation. The investigations continue. The…
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The King declines to answer questions about the arrest of his brother

The King declined to answer questions about the arrest of his brother as he carried out a scheduled engagement marking the start of London Fashion Week on Thursday afternoon. As he arrived at the central London venue, reporters asked whether he had any reaction to the detention earlier in the day of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The King did not respond…
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