The Yorks

‘It’s not particularly nice being shot at’ – Prince Andrew reveals experiences of Falklands War

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25th August 2014
<![CDATA[The Duke of York has this week revealed in an interview how he feared he would not come home from the Falklands after being shot at whilst serving in the Royal Navy. The 54-year-old Duke told the US television channel CNBC that he had been “foolish” to think he was once “invincible”. Prince Andrew served in the Royal Navy for 22 years and in that time whilst serving in the…
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Other

Major shakeup of royal protection

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1st August 2014
<![CDATA[The protection of the royal family will have a major shake-up Scotland Yard has confirmed. According to the London Evening Standard, the shake-up of royal protection is a controversial decision. The Royal and Diplomatic Protection Department officers who protect…
The Sussexes

Prince Harry's Invictus Games star studded line up

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1st August 2014
<![CDATA[Some of the world’s biggest music stars, sporting heroes and celebrity idols are set to perform a five hour concert to mark the end of the Invictus Games, organised by Prince Harry. Celebrities including James Bond star Daniel Craig, US pop singer Will.i.am and national treasures Joanna Lumley and Stephen Fry amongst others, have already pledged their commitment to the games with…
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The Kents

Prince Michael of Kent reveals his battle with cancer

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17th July 2014
<![CDATA[Prince Michael of Kent has revealed that he recently underwent surgery for prostate cancer which has proven successful. The 72-year-old was diagnosed and treated for the disease last year according to the Daily Mail’s diary. The Prince’s spokesman, Simon Astaire, said “This particular problem was, happily, diagnosed very early and treated successfully last year by a…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen's horse Estimate finished second in Royal Ascot Gold Cup

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19th June 2014
<![CDATA[It was one of the most pulsating finishes in Royal Ascot history, four horses were battling to the finish line in the Gold Cup but The Queen's horse estimate finished in 2nd place and lost by a nose to Leading Light. The Queen looked on in the Royal Box alongside her racing manager John Warren as Estimate crossed the line; hoping that Estimate would win for the second year in a…
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