Features

Why You Shouldn't Believe Everything You've Heard About Anne Boleyn

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13th January 2014
It's an instantly recognizable image of Anne Boleyn. The quote comes from Paul Friedman's 1884 biography. But fans of Philippa Gregory will find her reincarnated as the sister from hell of The Other Boleyn Girl.  In David Starkey’s 2004 Six Wives, she is a vicious, vengeful harpy who “hardened” Henry’s heart and judgment and who “rejoiced” when her enemies were “hunted…
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History

Mary - Queen Of Hearts?

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12th January 2014
Princess Victoria Mary of Teck was born on 26th May 1867 at Kensington Palace in London. Her parents were Prince Francis, Duke of Teck and Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge who was the youngest Daughter of Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge. When May was baptised in the…
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Avid Royal watcher to release book on his hobby

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12th January 2014
A new book is to be released in March by 72-year-old Royal watcher, Colin Edwards. ‘The Royal Family: A Personal Portrait’ features Mr Edwards’ personal accounts of meeting members of the Royal family, complete with his own photographs. The book will be released later…
Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen is most admired person in Britain says poll

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11th January 2014
The poll also placed Prince William in 9th position, whilst the Duchess of Cambridge was ranked in 19th. Alongside members of the royal family, famous names such as Stephen Fry and David Attenborough made the poll, ranking in 7th and 11th place respectively. The YouGov poll was taken by thirteen countries across the world, including China, Great Britain, France and the USA. The results from these…
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History

Anne of Cleves, A Flanders Mare: Part 1

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11th January 2014
Everyone knows that Henry VIII had six wives, with the rhyme ‘Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived’, recording their largely unenviable fates. Henry’s second wife, Anne Boleyn, is a household name, but what of the other Queen Anne – the fourth wife…
OpinionReviews

5 Minute Book Review - Honour by Matthew Lewis

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10th January 2014
After reading the first historical fiction book written by Matthew Lewis, Loyalty I was very excited to read the next instalment, Honour.  I was expecting something similar to the first book – an engrossing story, well rounded characters and interesting relationships and clearly well researched.  In many ways this is way I got – the story was totally involving and I could not put it down…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William's return to University

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8th January 2014
Prince William will be attending the University of Cambridge where he will take part in a 10-week course tailored in agricultural management at the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership. This course involves 20 hours of lectures and seminars each week in addition to assigned reading and field trips. He will be receiving instruction from three departments within the university…
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