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Tudor - The Family Story by Leanda de Lisle

You may think that when someone takes a holiday abroad they may just want to lay back in the sun and relax. Well for me, I did just that, but what better way to relax in the sun than with a great book  – a great royal history book at that. Tudor-The Family Story by Leanda de Lisle is quite simply a fantastic book, it gives a massive insight in to the Tudors not just as a royal dynasty but as a…
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The First King George

In Dublin, a marker stands with King George’s name Although my name prediction for Baby Cambridge was Arthur, I cannot say I was overly shocked that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge named their new-born son George. Because of his birth, I have started to dig deeper into…
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Royal Nursery Diary - Week 4: Paging Mr Sand-Man

It is three in the morning, and all through the house, Not a peep, not a sound… not even a mouse. Ahhhhhhhh… Prithee… Why can’t it be so? For the Sand-Man, little one, is a friend, not a foe… photo credit: Christine ™ via photopin cc Sleepus interruptus. The little red starfish beckons… His screams shatter the silence of the night. Through the open window, a light breeze and the…
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Prince Harry continues HALO Trust charity work

Prince Harry traveled to Angola, Africa on Saturday in association with the HALO Trust, a charitable organization dedicated to the removal of landmines. According to Guy Willoughby, CEO of HALO, the young prince’s itinerary included “visiting a number of demining teams…
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Prince George photos to be released in next week

Contrary to reports that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will bypass convention and release HRH Prince George’s first official photographs via Twitter feed, the Palace has just confirmed to Royal Central that this will not necessarily be the case. Prince George’s official photos are to be released soon. A palace spokesman said “Whatever photos we release, they will be released via the main…
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The next generation of Windsors - Part 1

With the recent birth of a future king, the eyes of the world have turned on the British Monarchy. With 3 future kings ready and waiting, people are beginning to wonder: How much change is ahead? In recent months, the senior royals have had their fair share of health issues.
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Prince Philip attends first engagement since surgery

Today the Duke of Edinburgh made his first public appearance since leaving hospital in June. The 92-year-old attended the Royal Society in Edinburgh to hand out Royal Medals and looked sprightly as ever in a dark grey suit, as he exited his car and made his way inside the building. Prince Philip appeared at his first engagement since surgery today in Edinburgh The Royal Society of Edinburgh is an…
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