Prince & Princess of Wales

World reaction to the new Royal Princess

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2nd May 2015
As the news was announced this morning that The Duchess of Cambridge had gone into labour, figureheads and public figures were quick to congratulate the Royal Family across the globe. Below are the words of congratulations from public figures nationally and internationally: “Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby girl. I’m absolutely delighted…
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Introducing the Town Crier Tony Appleton

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2nd May 2015
As the birth of the new Royal Princess was announced, the unofficial town crier of England, in full pomp and splendour, made an appearance on the steps of the Lindo Wing.On the steps he cried: “Oyez, Oyez! On this day the 2nd of May in the year 2015, we welcome with…
Princess Anne and Family

Zara Tindall withdraws from Rolex Kentucky

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25th April 2015
The Queen’s granddaughter, Zara Tindall, was on Friday forced to withdraw from this year’s Rolex Kentucky after her horse, High Kingdom, suffered a minor injury.Mrs Tindall was supposed to be making her debut at the American classic equestrian event with Trevor Hemmings’ horse on whom she rode when she won British team’s silver medal at last year’s World Equestrian…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne to attend service to mark 100 years since Britain’s worst railway tragedy

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4th April 2015
The Princess Royal will next month attend a commemorative event to recognise 100 years since Britain’s worst railway tragedy at Gretna Green, on May 22. She will be joined alongside soldiers, dignitaries and members of the local community at the site where the Quintinshill train disaster occurred, killing 227 people in 1915. However, despite the huge loss of life and many injuries, the tragedy…
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History

Could Henry VIII have had a seventh wife?

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4th March 2015
A shocking new book claims that Henry VIII very nearly got married for a seventh time in his life, to a woman called Katherine Willoughby. Henry VIII’s Last Love, written by David Baldwin, suggests that the King had planned to divorce his wife at the time, Catherine Parr, but was put off by the thought of marrying a powerful strong-willed wife. Katherine had already previously given birth…
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