History

Moments that defined the British Monarchy - The introduction of the Magna Carta

From the introduction of the first English Monarch [William the Conqueror] in 1066, Monarchs ruled absolutely, with no requirement for public input, government or indeed any opportunity for it, with the exception of a comparatively weak and more-or-less disregarded charter under Henry I in 1100. This almost absolute, unquestioned autocracy continued for nearly 200 years until a revolution took…
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The Kents

The Duke of Kent and the Scots Guards

On the 27th February, HRH Prince Edward, Duke of Kent will visit 1st Battalion Scots Guards, who are currently in Cyprus on deployment as part of a peacekeeping mission. The Duke is Colonel of the Scots Guard – who are a regiment of Foot Guards within the British Army…
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Royals and their Love of Horses

For many years, the Royal Family has been known for their love of horses and horse racing. There have been no secrets revolving around Queen Elizabeth’s passion and interest in horse racing and through the years the Royal Family has enjoyed the action at the racetracks while earning some handsome payouts for horses that have been entered into top-rated races around the world. Horse racing is…
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The Traditional Pastimes of an Off-Duty Royal

Throughout 2018, the British royal family have been busy with two fabulous royal weddings gracing the world this year. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wedded on 19th May, becoming the Duke and Duchess of Sussex they revealed later on in the year that they are expecting.
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Prince Harry: The Many Reasons People Adore the Duke of Sussex

Prince Harry has undoubtedly experienced his fair share of the spotlight in recent years. Once known for his unexpected antics, he now embodies the many qualities that make the British monarchy so popular. It is not only Meghan Markle who is seemingly smitten with the charming prince, as it appears the whole nation has fallen in love with him. We are therefore looking at the many reasons why…
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How to Get Hair as Perfect as the Royals

Perfect hair is something that people often hope for. However, everyone has a different hair type and different needs, so it’s about finding out what works best for your hair. It may seem as though the Royals have the perfect hair and it’s always at it’s prime. As true…
The Kents

Who is the Duke of Kent?

Prince Edward (b. 9 October 1935) has been Duke of Kent since 1942, following the sad death of his father in a flying accident when he was nearly seven-years-old. He is not only a cousin to Queen Elizabeth, by his father who was a younger brother of King George VI, but he is…
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How to Host a Royal Wedding of Your Very Own

Royal weddings take the world by storm. They are televised, talked about, written about, and dreamed about in both the lead up and for the years to come. How many people are still gushing about Kate’s dress? How many people are still circulating the new photos of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex? How immortal has Princess Diana become for her sense of style and grace? To mimic these historical…
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