Spain

Spain’s Princess Cristina to stand trial

This is the first time in Spain's history where a member of it's Royal Family has been put in the dock to face trial. The historic decision comes after relentless investigations conducted by Spanish authorities that has plunged The Royal Family into a deep crisis. If Princess Christina is convicted of any wrongdoing, she could be sent to prison. Christina’s husband, Inaki Urdangarin…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Family of nurse who committed suicide received letter from Prince William

When The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to hospital in 2012 with morning sickness, Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse who was treating her, fell victim of a hoax call from two Australian radio DJs. A few days later, Jacintha committed suicide. Hundreds of people sent letters of condolence to the Saldanha family, including The Duke of Cambridge who wrote to say how saddened he and Catherine were to…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen concerned over malaria resurgence

Professor David Heymann met Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh at an engagement at Chatham House in central London on Tuesday to launch a new leadership academy. Professor Heymann, professor of infectious disease epidemiology, claimed that Her Majesty said "After Ebola we still have malaria." He added: "She was very interested in Ebola because she said her doctor had told her…
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History

Queen Victoria's bloomers sell for £6200

The knee-length bloomers were one of a number of items to be sold at auction this week. The overseas buyer of Britain’s longest reigning monarch’s bloomers wishes to remain anonymous, according to the auctioneer. A pair of silk stockings, also belonging to Victoria, sold for £1,100. Michael Hogben, the auctioneer, said: “The items are very large. “She wore them towards the end of her life…
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