HistorySweden

Relic of Beheaded Medieval Swedish King Might Be Authentic

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1st April 2016
New archeological evidence seems to confirm the bones found in a medieval reliquiary at Uppsala Cathedral in Sweden, belong to Saint King Erik. Erik IX was a Swedish king, who reigned c. 1155-1160. No contemporary historical records of Erik survive, what little is known about him nowadays is based on later tales and legends, aimed at having him established as a Roman Catholic saint. His feast…
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Books from Queen Mary's Dolls' House

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28th March 2016
Books in Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, which were reproduced in full-size format and published by the Royal Collection in association with Walker Books Ltd, are available as children’s books to purchase fromthe Royal Collection.These little booksare an exact reproduction of the miniature original andareprobably some of the most unique children’s…
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InsightState & Ceremonial

Constitutional Monarchy: A Ceremonial Figurehead or the Last Line of Defence?

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24th March 2016
It has often been said that no one should have the right to participate in the legislative process without a democratic mandate. This principle is where the House of Commons and the Government get their political legitimacy. However, without a written constitution, what prevents the Government from getting too much power… and abusing it? In a debate to elect Betty Boothroyd Speaker of the…
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British RoyalsPrince Philip

Prince Philip set to see return of his favourite ale

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25th January 2016
 Prince Philip looks to enjoy the taste of his favourite beer yet again along with reports his request for a bottle of a new tribute version of Double Diamond has been accepted by the ale’s brewery. The Duke had reportedly gone without his original beer of choice since Carlsberg UK made the decision to discontinue production of the full-bodied ale in the early 1990s. Following discovery of the…
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