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Royal Central marks fifth birthday

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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The Queen has adopted a new corgi

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

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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