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The Queen and Prince Philip: Northern Ireland day one

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23rd June 2014
<![CDATA[The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Belfast City Airport. On arrival they were met by Dame Mary Peters, Lord Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast and Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Chief Executive of Belfast City Airport. The Royal party made its way to Her Majesty’s Official Residence in Northern Ireland – Hillsborough…
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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…
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History Rewind: The Death of William IV and Victoria becomes Queen

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20th June 2014
<![CDATA[ King William IV had one dying wish and that was to see the anniversary of Waterloo on 18 June. Two days later on 20 June 1837, The King died around two in the morning at Windsor Castle. William IV was 71 when he died. It has been noted that he drank more than a bottle of sherry daily which did not help his health issues. By living until June 1837 he did reach his second goal of…
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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…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge visits WWII's newly refurbished Bletchley Park

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18th June 2014
<![CDATA[The Duchess of Cambridge has visited Bletchley Park today, the hub of intelligence during the Second World War. Bletchley Park, located in Milton Keynes, played such a key role in WWII, that it is thought the work that took place there, intercepting and decoding intelligence, shortened the war by two years. Bletchley Manor was chosen by ‘Captain Ridley’s Shooting Party’…
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Historic Royal Palaces: The Kitchen Garden at Hampton Court Palace

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16th June 2014
<![CDATA[Welcome to the first in the series covering the history, treasures and other bits and bobs of the Historic Royal Palaces. Join me on the journey as we visit more than just buildings, but the sights and sounds of what comprise England’s greatest treasures: Historic Royal Palaces. The gardeners at Historic Royal Palaces have “planted” the seeds of restoration at Hampton Court…
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