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Mary of Waltham, the tragic teenage royal bride

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10th October 2015
On this day, in 1344, a little girl was born to a famous king and queen. She entered the expected role of a royal daughter from birth as her future husband, an important political ally, was already living in the regal nursery she would call home. This royal baby spent her life preparing to marry and make an alliance that would strengthen her father’s power and she is best known to history…
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Countess of Wessex visits Qatar as part of World Sight Day

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9th October 2015
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The English Queens of France

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9th October 2015
Mary Tudor, sister of Henry VIII, married King Louis XII of France on October 9th 1514 On this day, 501 years ago, Mary Tudor, sister of Henry VIII, married the French king, Louis XII.  The spectacular ceremony in Abbeville in Northern France transformed Mary into the…
Palaces & Buildings

Flying restrictions put in place over Sandringham Estate

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8th October 2015
At the request of security services, flying over the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk will be restricted, not allowing aircraft within 1.5 miles of Anmer Hall, home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The rules will apply to Anmer Hall from the 1st November while similar regulations will come in to effect for Sandringham House on the 1st December. Sandringham House The restrictions will cover a…
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Spain

King Felipe of Spain speaks of the refugee crisis as he addresses the European Parliament

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8th October 2015
King Felipe VI has told the European Parliament that it can count on the support of a united Spain. The promise came in a speech to delegates in Strasbourg just days after elections in Catalonia gave a majority to parties which ultimately favour independence from the rest of Spain. King Felipe of Spain during his visit to the European Parliament in Brussels earlier this year. He addressed…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry still a positive force for #RWC2015 despite England's loss

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8th October 2015
Despite the disappointing defeat that England faced in the Rugby World Cup, Prince Harry has turned his focus to a more positive cause, an increased awareness of rugby. Visiting Devon on Wednesday, he stopped at the Paignton Rugby Club and, while there, offered his support for the Rugby Football Union’s legacy programme that promotes rugby to adults and children alike.View image |…
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