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Five other royal events that share The Queen's Day of History

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30th September 2015
As September 2015 draws to a close, it has made its mark in the royal history books. This month will be remembered for decades for one big royal event. On September 9th 2015, The Queen became the longest reigning monarch in British history as she overtook the record set by her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria. But while September 9th will always be remembered in years to follow for this…
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Palaces & BuildingsQueen Elizabeth II

Balmoral Castle could become The Queen's second home

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27th September 2015
It is being reported that Balmoral Castle could become Her Majesty The Queen’s second home in the event of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh. Should Prince Philip die before her, it is being reported that Queen Elizabeth has expressed a wish to spend more time at her Highland retreat. Balmoral Castle could become The Queen’s second home. The Sunday Times have reported that plans have…
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History

Victoria, Duchess of Kent: Queen Victoria's biggest influence?

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25th September 2015
Victoria may not have been the wife of a King, but anyone who thinks that this diminished her influence would be thinking wrong. Some may argue that the influence that the Duchess of Kent possessed over her daughter was for the young Victoria’s own good, while many will claim otherwise. The Duchess of Kent and Princess Victoria. When the future Queen Victoria was born in 1819, there was…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Updated: Duchess of Cambridge visits addiction charity at Surrey women's prison

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25th September 2015
The Duchess of Cambridge went to prison this morning to get a better understanding of the work that goes on to help prisoners with alcohol and drug addictions. Kate paid a secret visit to HMP Send to see the work of the Rehabilitation of Addicted Prisoners Trust at first hand and said afterwards that she was encouraged by the level of support available to prisoners trying to overcome…
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