Palaces & Buildings

Prince Andrew 'challenged' at Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York was challenged by armed officers on Wednesday in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, The Sunday Express reports. Scotland Yard have confirmed that a man was stopped in the Palace gardens at around 6pm on Wednesday and ordered to verify his identity, but said that no weapons were drawn in the incident. The incident happened just two days after a man was arrested on suspicion of…
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Prince Harry to attend ninth WellChild Awards

Prince Harry will attend the ninth annual WellChild Awards on September 11. The 28-year-old is to be guest of honour at the ceremony which will take place at the Dorchester Hotel. The awards recognise the courage of children coping with serious illnesses and those who help…
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Naomi Watts dazzles in white at London premiere of 'Diana'

It is perhaps the most highly anticipated film of the year and all eyes were on leading lady Naomi Watts as she stepped out onto the red carpet at the ‘Diana’ premiere in London on Thursday evening. The Australian actress dazzled in a white Versace gown that appeared to give a subtle salute to the late Princess. ‘Diana’ will see Australian actress play the role of the late…
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History

King Richard III suffered with roundworm

A team of experts have concluded that Richard III who was found buried in Leicester last year, suffered with a roundworm infection. In a soil sample taken from the pelvis of the King, scientists found many roundworm eggs. Ever since King Richard’s skeleton was found…
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Car owned by The Queen sells for £45,000

A car once owned by The Queen has been sold at auction for £45,000. The 2001 Daimler V8 Super LWB, which was owned by the 87-year-old monarch for three years, has gone under the hammer at auction house Brooklands, in Weybridge, Surrey. A car once owned by the Queen has been…
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Prince and Princess Michael of Kent 'thrilled' to become grandparents

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent have revealed their joy of becoming grandparents for the first time, after son Lord Frederick Windsor welcomed a baby girl with wife Sophie. “We are absolutely thrilled by the arrival of our beautiful first granddaughter Maud,” the Prince told Hello! magazine. “We are both besotted with her.” Prince Michael of Kent has revealed he and…
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Duchess of Cambridge decides to join Prince William at Anglesey Marathon

The Duchess of Cambridge has decided to join her husband Prince William to launch a marathon in Anglesey this afternoon. New mum Kate will make her first appearance since giving birth to Prince George in late July as she joins the Duke of Cambridge to start to the 135-mile Ring O’Fire race that sees competitors to circumnavigate the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. Kate will make first…
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