Palaces & Buildings

Preview of episode two of Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces

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23rd June 2014
<![CDATA[ After last week’s insightful episode which gave audiences a glimpse into the Tudor buildings which used to, and some of which still do, dominate our landscapes, such as the White Tower at the Tower of London, Hampton Court and Nonsuch Palace, in the next episode historian Dan Cruickshank takes viewers through the classical architecture movement which began to occur in the…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry's first day in Brazil

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23rd June 2014
<![CDATA[Today Prince Harry began his week-long tour of Brazil and Chile, attending engagements in Brasilia. To the backdrop of the World Cup, Harry met withpatients undergoing rehabilitation for neurological and orthopaedic problems. The Prince spoke with…
Prince PhilipQueen Elizabeth II

Queen and Prince Philip set for 21st visit to Northern Ireland

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19th June 2014
<![CDATA[The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will visit Northern Ireland from Monday 23rd June to Wednesday 25th June 2014. Monday 23rd June 2014 On Monday, The Queen and Prince Philip will arrive at George Best Belfast City Airport. The first engagement of the day will see The Queen arrive at Hillsborough Castle and will have an Audience with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, First…
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Spain

Felipe becomes King of Spain

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18th June 2014
<![CDATA[Prince Felipe has acceded to the Spanish throne after the abdication of his father, King Juan Carlos, came into effect. Felipe, who is now HM King Felipe VI of Spain, comes to the Spanish throne just over two weeks after the announcement was made that the…
Features

Preview of episode one of Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces

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17th June 2014
<![CDATA[ For royalists, tourists and history-lovers alike, the palaces which still stand in Britain today are grand symbols of our past royal courts, kings and queens. In this new three-part series by BBC Four, historian Dan Cruickshank will take viewers through the walls of some of the most prominent palaces in Britain in order to unpick and understand the significance of these dominating…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince George attends his first polo match on Father's Day

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15th June 2014
<![CDATA[Prince George attended his first polo match today as The Duke of Cambridge played polo in Cirencester. The young Prince was seen in his mother's arms as William played polo on his first Father's Day. This is the first time George has been seen in public since the tour of New Zealand and Australia. Daddy and son <3 OMG SOOOOO CUTE! pic.twitter.com/hzX9j33bwH &mdash…
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