British Royals

Earl Spencer says Diana's body has been targeted by gravediggers on four separate occasions

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26th July 2017
Earl Spencer has revealed that there have been four attempted break-ins to get access to the body of his sister, the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, the Earl said that attempts had been made to steal or dig up her body four times in the past 20 years. He said: “We have had four attempted break-ins towards her body in the last 20 years.  I am very…
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Prince Philip

The Duke of Edinburgh to retire next week

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25th July 2017
Buckingham Palace has announced that the Duke of Edinburgh will conduct his final engagement next Wednesday. The 96-year-old will attend The Captain General’s Parade on August 2nd which will mark the end of his public duties. Prince Philip was appointed Captain…
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Royal Central marks fifth birthday

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25th July 2017
Today marks five years since Royal Central first went to pixel. Having started life on Twitter under the name @RoyalFactsUK following the Diamond Jubilee, the interest from followers in the workings and day-to-day role of Monarchy grew rapidly. Mere months later, the first Royal Central website, providing commentary on the royal events of the day, was established. Five years on, and Royal…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen has adopted a new corgi

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21st July 2017
The Queen has reportedly adopted a new nine-year-old corgi called Whisper. Her Majesty has been looking after the dog after its owner, Bill Fenwick, died earlier this year. Bill had been a gamekeeper on the Sandringham Estate for over twenty years, and his wife Nancy used to be.Keeper of the Queen’s Corgis. They had retired to a grace and favour cottage in Windsor Great Park, before Nancy’s…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen reportedly loves to dance along to ABBA's Dancing Queen

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21st July 2017
The Queen is reportedly a fan of ABBA’s Dancing Queen and loves to dance along to the music. BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans told a friend that Her Majesty made the revelation during a dinner at Windsor Castle much to the amusement of guests. She apparently said: “I always try to dance when this song comes on, because I am the Queen, and I like to dance.” Guests were said to have been…
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