The Edinburghs

The Duchess of Edinburgh becomes Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Irish Regiment in major new appointment

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11th August 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh has been bestowed two new military honours by The King in a series of appointments. Her Royal Highness has become both Colonel-in-Chie of The Royal Irish Regiment and Royal Colonel of The Queen’s Own Yeomanry. Following King Charles III’s Accession to the throne, His Majesty is honouring members of his family with new military appointments. This includes the…
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Features

The Duke who was ordered to miss a Coronation

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5th August 2023
Seventy years ago, memories of a spectacular day that had changed Britain were still fresh as the country looked back on the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, an event that was one of the great events of the 20th century. However, in the months…
Princess Anne and Family

''Not bloody likely'' - the attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne

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30th July 2023
A terrifying experience unfolded just yards from Buckingham Palace. On the 20th March 1974, Princess Anne was returning to Buckingham Palace from a charity event when their car was forced to stop on The Mall. Once the car came to a standstill, an armed assailant, Ian Ball, began firing a pistol. Anne’s personal protection officer, Inspector James Beaton, jumped out of the car in an…
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Princess Anne and Family

“Not bloody likely” – The attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne

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6th July 2023
On the 20th March 1974, Princess Anne was returning to Buckingham Palace from a charity event when their car was forced to stop on The Mall. Once the car came to a standstill, an armed assailant, Ian Ball, began firing a pistol. Anne’s personal protection officer, Inspector James Beaton, jumped out of the car in an attempt to shield Her Royal Highness from any injury. Unfortunately…
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King Charles III

The King is presented with the Scottish crown jewels at ceremony in Edinburgh

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5th July 2023
King Charles III has been presented with the Honours of Scotland during a ceremony in Edinburgh to mark His Majesty’ coronation. Accompanied by Queen Camilla and the Duke & Duchess of Rothesay, The King attended the Service of Thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral where he received the crown and sceptre. His Majesty was also presented with the Elizabeth Sword – a new item…
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